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YFJ 622K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,816 mi
Last recorded29,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 622K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,816 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 29,816 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,690 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,613 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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YFJ 622K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 622K, 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 622K registered?

YFJ 622K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is YFJ 622K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 622K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFJ 622K have outstanding finance?

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