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YMR 939K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMR 939K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,243 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,243 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,209 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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YMR 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YMR 939K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YMR 939K?

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What year was YMR 939K registered?

YMR 939K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is YMR 939K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMR 939K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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