MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,290 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake fluid level is low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/front shock absorber requires attention
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YKN 624S is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 YKN 624S, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YKN 624S is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 1985.
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