MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak
nearside handbrake cable is twisted at lever
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
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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.
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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.
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