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YDH 673L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDH 673L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

evidence of extensive repairs to vehicle structure but carpets stuck down and protective covering over repairs prevented full assesment of repairs.

slight knock noticed in steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

evidence of extensive repairs to vehicle structure but carpets stuck down and protective covering over repairs prevented full assesment of repairs.

looking at tyre wear evidence is that vehicle has too much tow in on front wheels

slight knock noticed in steering box

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 673L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 673L, 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

How do I check the history of YDH 673L?

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What year was YDH 673L registered?

YDH 673L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is YDH 673L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDH 673L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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