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YPP 459J

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,844 mi
Last recorded84,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPP 459J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,298 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,010 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,010 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,342 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,795 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,795 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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YPP 459J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YPP 459J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YPP 459J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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