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YPV 70L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,012 mi
Last recorded11,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 70L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,012 miles

1. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Brake fluid low.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 10,975 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

1. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Brake fluid low.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,771 miles

Nearside and offside floor pans to sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,200 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nail in offside front tyre. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 7,158 miles

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

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

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

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nail in offside front tyre. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,527 miles

1.slight wear in near side and off side lower ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2010 4,054 miles

1/ slight play in n/s suspension mounting bushs 2/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 7 Apr 2010 4,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1/ slight play in n/s suspension mounting bushs 2/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 2,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

1. 2 steel brake pipes becomming corroded at master cylinder 2. slight play in near side front lower suspension mounting bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 1,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

1. slight play in lower arm bushes n/s and o/s. 2. slight wear in o/s/f inner trackrod end.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 99,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 96,510 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 96,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 70L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 70L, 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 70L registered?

YPV 70L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is YPV 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPV 70L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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