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YKO 771J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 771J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 48,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Oil leak

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

Rear seat was not in use.

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,859 miles

bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 10 Nov 2011 41,852 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,157 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 39,152 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

this vehicle requires proffessional welding as the structure is corroded to excess in a major structural area of the vehicle..

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,971 miles

near side beam bush has a small amount of play

rear body corroded in non structural areas

Fail 22 Sep 2008 28,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,385 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,377 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 22,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 18,662 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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YKO 771J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 YKO 771J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YKO 771J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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