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YDH 235L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 235L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,360 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,357 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,386 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,761 miles

front lights a bit dim

Fail 12 Mar 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YDH 235L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDH 235L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDH 235L registered?

YDH 235L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is YDH 235L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 235L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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