MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
exhaust tail pipe not covered
rear bumper missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
exhaust tail pipe not covered
rear bumper missing
service brake 52%
Central Rear Oil leak ()
Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both sides floor pans corroded and o/s rear bolt to body missing
n/s and o/s outer floor edges corroded and body bolt missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s and o/s outer floor edges corroded and body bolt missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under side of car holed and corroded and covered in thick under seal
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YTJ 427L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YTJ 427L, 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
How do I check the history of YTJ 427L?
You can check the full history of YTJ 427L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YTJ 427L registered?
YTJ 427L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 1973.
Is YTJ 427L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YTJ 427L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YTJ 427L have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YTJ 427L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.