MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside / components showing general surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/ front sub frame rear mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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YUE 259S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 YUE 259S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YUE 259S registered?
YUE 259S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1978.
Is YUE 259S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YUE 259S 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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