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YEL 314K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,929 mi
Last recorded52,929 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 314K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,858 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,357 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,322 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion on Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Side mirror missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Driver Door rusted but not seriously affecting out side 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 45,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 45,501 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 43,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 37,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,505 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 33,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 32,917 miles

offside front trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 31 May 2007 30,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,612 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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YEL 314K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YEL 314K, 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 YEL 314K registered?

YEL 314K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is YEL 314K safe to buy?

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