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YLJ 575T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,839 mi
Last recorded38,839 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 575T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,839 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,837 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bush (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,072 miles

Oil Leak underneath the engine

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,753 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,566 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,566 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 23,417 miles

both front wiper blades end split

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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YLJ 575T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YLJ 575T, 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 YLJ 575T registered?

YLJ 575T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YLJ 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLJ 575T shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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