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YTE 919L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 919L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various welding repairs

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,101 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

various welding repairs

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 28 Mar 2008 69,098 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YTE 919L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 YTE 919L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTE 919L registered?

YTE 919L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is YTE 919L safe to buy?

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