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YPU 924L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 924L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,667 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s &o/s chassis slight corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S &O/S chassis slight corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,840 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,840 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,881 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F inner heater channel corroded but not deemed excessive.

N/S/F inner sill corroded but not deemed excessive.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear of car has extensive welding repairs

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear of car has extensive welding repairs

Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,269 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,573 miles

n/s/front chassis/floor corroded

under side of car has extensive welding repairs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,573 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/front chassis/floor corroded

under side of car has extensive welding repairs

Pass 21 May 2010 80,891 miles

30 spots of corrosions see block plan

Pass 21 May 2009 78,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,983 miles

NOTE!!!!! VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS EXTENSIVELY WELDED & UNDERSEALED,INSPECTION DIFFICULT,WELDING IS OBVIOUSLY OF POOR QUALITY,VEHICLE SHOULD BE ASSESSED BY A SPECIALIAST WELDER WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THIS MODEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

front brake application becoming uneven

nearside track rod end worn,will probably require attention soon!!

offside rear bearing becoming noisy

offside rear chassis heavily corroded,not affecting steering,suspension ,or brakes!!!

Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,983 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

NOTE!!!!! VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS EXTENSIVELY WELDED & UNDERSEALED,INSPECTION DIFFICULT,WELDING IS OBVIOUSLY OF POOR QUALITY,VEHICLE SHOULD BE ASSESSED BY A SPECIALIAST WELDER WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THIS MODEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application becoming uneven

nearside track rod end worn,will probably require attention soon!!

offside rear bearing becoming noisy

offside rear chassis heavily corroded,not affecting steering,suspension ,or brakes!!!

Pass 14 May 2007 76,818 miles

NOTE! MAIN CHASSIS TRAY HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED, & COATED IN THICK UNDERSEAL, making detailed inspection difficult. †outer body panels rusty/corroded!

headlamp beam patterns becoming "hazy". †offside & nearside sills rusty †headlamp surrounds very rusty †slight freeplay offside front bearing

play in steering box at droplink †rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 25 May 2006 75,882 miles

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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YPU 924L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 YPU 924L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YPU 924L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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