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YOD 34K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 34K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,508 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door pila (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,949 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,949 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 40,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,925 miles

All rear flexi hoses - all metal ferrule ends have slight corrosion.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Light corrosion to all shocker outer casings.

N/S/R brake pipe lightly corroded.

Oil leak.

Underbody undersealed.

Untidy and loose wiring under bonnet.

Pass 21 May 2012 39,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f king pin slight play

Fail 21 May 2012 39,389 miles

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,372 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,971 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust silencer protrudes from rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 73,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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YOD 34K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YOD 34K, 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 YOD 34K registered?

YOD 34K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is YOD 34K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 34K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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