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YPD 474T

1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,619 mi
Last recorded42,619 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 474T
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,619 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear crossmember mounting area

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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YPD 474T is a 1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPD 474T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPD 474T registered?

YPD 474T is a 1978 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1978.

Is YPD 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPD 474T shows 2 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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