MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor starting to corrode near body mounting area
offside rear hub seal leaking slightly
rear floor starting to corrode near body mounting area
boot floor corroded/front body mounting area corroded
nearside rear chassis corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting area
offside rear floor starting to corrode
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
boot floor corroded/front body mounting area corroded
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YPV 196L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 YPV 196L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YPV 196L registered?
YPV 196L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1972.
Is YPV 196L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YPV 196L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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