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ExpiredMileage
48,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on antiroll bar (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 'A' pillar to sill/structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill full length of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on chassis/shell (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering wheel rim loose wheel to boss bolts loose and 1 nut missing (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat came out of runners when performing decelerometer brake test (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently lower mounting bracket weld broken (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner track rod ends both ball joints missing split pins/securing devises from castle nuts (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/pin into axle tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate light dull
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn switch is of a continuous type (7.7 (c))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front fuse box insecure
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front fuse box insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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YDP 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 YDP 233J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YDP 233J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1971.
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