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YPV 199L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 199L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 74,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,141 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,125 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,016 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,016 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,024 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,249 miles

osr bump stop rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,287 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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YPV 199L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 199L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YPV 199L?

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What year was YPV 199L registered?

YPV 199L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is YPV 199L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPV 199L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPV 199L have outstanding finance?

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