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YDH 435L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 435L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 30,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,382 miles

all tyres perished.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 30,538 miles

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

all tyres perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 30,378 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat rails slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,648 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat rails slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,628 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 28,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,216 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,081 miles

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 435L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 435L, 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 435L registered?

YDH 435L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is YDH 435L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 435L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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