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YNE 971L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,965 mi
Last recorded66,965 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 971L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake drum damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,965 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake drum damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,641 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,811 miles

ALL tyres very perished

long footbrake travel,56% efficiency

Fail 23 Nov 2018 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively loose on drive spindle,inadequate area cleared (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL tyres very perished

long footbrake travel,56% efficiency

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,436 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2017 60,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished

long brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,962 miles

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

long brake pedal travel

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,962 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pump to filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

long brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,774 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on main beam both very dim (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working on when lights on (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling axle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,834 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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YNE 971L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YNE 971L, 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

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What year was YNE 971L registered?

YNE 971L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 1972.

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The MOT history for YNE 971L shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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