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YKN 793S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 793S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion offside front chassis

corrosion offside rear chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,684 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s front chassis corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 63,568 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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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.

Is YKN 793S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKN 793S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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