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YTA 353E

1981 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,114 mi
Last recorded27,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 353E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,124 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,124 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,114 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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YTA 353E is a 1981 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 353E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTA 353E registered?

YTA 353E is a 1981 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is YTA 353E safe to buy?

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