MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under vehicle has slight corrosion
vehicle structure has slight corrosion
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front lights a bit dim
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)
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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.
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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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