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YTJ 422L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,397 mi
Last recorded57,397 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTJ 422L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Poor repair to drivers seat mount

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear inner wheel arch suspension prescribed area covered with filler

Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,028 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear inner wheel arch suspension prescribed area covered with filler

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,626 miles

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable is twisted at lever

Fail 16 Apr 2009 49,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside handbrake cable is twisted at lever

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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YTJ 422L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTJ 422L, 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 YTJ 422L registered?

YTJ 422L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is YTJ 422L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTJ 422L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTJ 422L have outstanding finance?

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