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YUJ 260K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUJ 260K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YUJ 260K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 YUJ 260K, 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 54 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 YUJ 260K?

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What year was YUJ 260K registered?

YUJ 260K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is YUJ 260K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUJ 260K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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