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YJT 243M

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 243M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 82,702 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,437 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

emergency fuel cap fitted

steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 27 May 2014 82,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,061 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2013 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 81,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 81,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight rust o/s front

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,899 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,899 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise on backlash from steering wheel

Advise on both front tyres perished

Advise on brake pedal rubber deteriorated slightly

Advise on o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Advise on play in steering

Advise on slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,074 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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YJT 243M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJT 243M, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJT 243M is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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