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YRL 35C

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,367 mi
Last recorded10,367 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 35C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,796 miles

Nearside Front flexi hose close to wheel when on full lock

Fail 27 May 2016 8,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front flexi hose close to wheel when on full lock

Pass 13 May 2015 7,966 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 7,966 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,964 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 7,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 7,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 7,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 7,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,720 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 7,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,670 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 7,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 7,485 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 7,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YRL 35C is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 YRL 35C, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YRL 35C is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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