MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
engine mounting bolts loose
gearbox mounting loose
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YLJ 821K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 YLJ 821K, 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 54 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 821K registered?
YLJ 821K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1972.
Is YLJ 821K safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLJ 821K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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