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YDV 340K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 340K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake is slightly biding.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 22,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,935 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose at rear of vehicle perishing

hazard warning lights flashing fast

oil leak

steering box drop arm inner ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side front upper ball joint dust cover starting to deteriate

Fail 13 Jul 2012 16,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side front upper ball joint dust cover starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,402 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,402 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,082 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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YDV 340K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDV 340K, 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 YDV 340K registered?

YDV 340K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 1972.

Is YDV 340K safe to buy?

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