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YSU 294S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 294S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,721 miles

os rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

os rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,277 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 67,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,896 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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YSU 294S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 YSU 294S, 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 48 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 YSU 294S?

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What year was YSU 294S registered?

YSU 294S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is YSU 294S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 294S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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