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YND 69L

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,186 mi
Last recorded76,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 69L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,217 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 77,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 69L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,751 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 69L, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YND 69L?

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What year was YND 69L registered?

YND 69L is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is YND 69L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YND 69L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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