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YLY 194S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,126 mi
Last recorded5,126 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLY 194S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 5,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 5,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling front suspension when on full right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 5,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 5,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 5,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 5,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 5,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 5,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 5,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,125 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 5,125 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 5,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,120 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 5,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 4,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 4,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 4,306 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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YLY 194S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YLY 194S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLY 194S registered?

YLY 194S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is YLY 194S safe to buy?

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