MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion around fear suspention mounts
minor oil leak from o\s\r drive shaft
n\s centre floor repaired from inside vehicle
rear brake imbalance of 36%
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrodion around rear suspention mounts
minor oil leak from o\s\r half shaft oil seal
n\s centre floor repaired from inside of vehicle
rear brake imbalance of 68%
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YDO 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YDO 853L, 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 YDO 853L registered?
YDO 853L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.
Is YDO 853L safe to buy?
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