MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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os rear tyre slightly perrished
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
os rear tyre slightly perrished
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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.
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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?
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