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YPL 770T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 770T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2017 87,674 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,564 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,296 miles

corrosion spots on the underbody

front brake imbalance 21%

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake imbalance 22%

Fail 6 Jul 2015 81,296 miles

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%

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,430 miles

minor underbody surface rust spots

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,063 miles

oil leaks

slight interference between sides and indicators

Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

slight interference between sides and indicators

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 73,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,155 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,077 miles

rear fog lamps inop.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,077 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,039 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPL 770T registered?

YPL 770T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is YPL 770T safe to buy?

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