MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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YPM 189J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 YPM 189J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YPM 189J registered?
YPM 189J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1971.
Is YPM 189J safe to buy?
The MOT history for YPM 189J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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