MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Engine lid, insecure.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working Not one light is responding! (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Only works on the Nearside (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear Engine lid, insecure.
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YNU 255L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YNU 255L, 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 YNU 255L registered?
YNU 255L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 1972.
Is YNU 255L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YNU 255L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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