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YMA 867J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,544 mi
Last recorded58,544 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 867J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 58,544 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (SIDE&FRONT) (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 56,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,547 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 54,539 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 50,634 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,795 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS WEAK

CORROSION TO BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

POOR LIGHT OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear sills/box sections showing signs of corossion

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,694 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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YMA 867J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YMA 867J, 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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What year was YMA 867J registered?

YMA 867J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YMA 867J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMA 867J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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