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YND 419L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,388 mi
Last recorded24,388 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 419L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 24,388 miles

heavy underbodyy corrosion

rear tyres showing cracks

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,611 miles

all tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 22,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil leak on offside and nearside half shaft seals

slight fault on indicator stalk ( left hand )

Fail 31 May 2012 20,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion to offside inner sill

non prescribed area corrosion to nearside front a post and inner sill

oil leak on offside and nearside half shafts

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 19,998 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2011 18,523 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f corrosion to boot floor

Fail 21 May 2011 18,523 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f corrosion to boot floor

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside an nearside rear hub seals leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,407 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 May 2008 14,407 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 133,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2007 13,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,469 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,469 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YND 419L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YND 419L, 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 YND 419L registered?

YND 419L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 1972.

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