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YMJ 903L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,336 mi
Last recorded65,336 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 903L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,336 miles

brake system may contain air. needs re bleeding.

Fail 21 Oct 2006 65,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body very corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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YMJ 903L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMJ 903L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YMJ 903L registered?

YMJ 903L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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