MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion offside front chassis
corrosion offside rear chassis
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling tyre (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion offside front chassis
corrosion offside rear chassis
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s and n/s front chassis corroding
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YKN 793S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YKN 793S, 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.
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What year was YKN 793S registered?
YKN 793S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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