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YLJ 821K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 821K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 91,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 90,998 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 90,994 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 90,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,326 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 40,055 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,055 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,035 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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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.

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