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YDH 433L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 433L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lowered suspension

no front bumper

Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,990 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lowered suspension

no front bumper

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,946 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,953 miles

inner and outer sills corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside floors corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2013 31,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

inner and outer sills corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside floors corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,791 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside floors corroding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,013 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

petrol smell below engine bay ,but no obvious leaks visible.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 433L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 433L, 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 433L registered?

YDH 433L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is YDH 433L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 433L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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