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YNL 776J

1988 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Beetle55,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNL 776J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2020 81,556 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within steering mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar spring plate bolt missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Torsion bar spring plate bolt missing

Play in steering damper

Pass 11 May 2018 77,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,606 miles

Corrosion to Nearside and offside inner rear wheelarches

Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheelarch

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,379 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside + sills

Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion to underside + sills

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 48,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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YNL 776J is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNL 776J, 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.

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What year was YNL 776J registered?

YNL 776J is a 1988 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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