MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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YMR 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YMR 938K, 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 YMR 938K registered?
YMR 938K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 1972.
Is YMR 938K safe to buy?
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