MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone inner mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear beam mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
rear brakes noisey
corrosion spots on the underbody
front brake imbalance 21%
o/s/f tyre wearing low
rear brake imbalance 22%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
corrosion spots on the underbody
front brake imbalance 21%
o/s/f tyre wearing low
rear brake imbalance 22%
minor underbody surface rust spots
oil leaks
slight interference between sides and indicators
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leaks
slight interference between sides and indicators
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight knock and play in steering
slight oil leaks
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in front wheel bearings
small chip in windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight play in steering column
rear fog lamps inop.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear fog lamps inop.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front inner wheel arch to flitch starting to corrode
offside headlight glass chipped
rear number plate discoloured
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f wheel rubbing on arch on right hand lock
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YPL 770T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 YPL 770T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YPL 770T registered?
YPL 770T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1978.
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The MOT history for YPL 770T shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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