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YFJ 411K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,005 mi
Last recorded2,005 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 411K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 2,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 1,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 85 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,369 miles

minor corrosion to nearside front chassis

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,369 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

minor corrosion to nearside front chassis

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,027 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,833 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 87,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,653 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,236 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both N/S/ O/S top ball joint covers split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both N/S/ O/S top ball joint covers split

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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YFJ 411K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFJ 411K, 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

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What year was YFJ 411K registered?

YFJ 411K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is YFJ 411K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 411K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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