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YGT 272S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGT 272S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,928 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,493 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,470 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end capping of outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise all 4 tyres have sidewall cracks

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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YGT 272S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 YGT 272S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGT 272S?

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What year was YGT 272S registered?

YGT 272S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is YGT 272S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGT 272S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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