MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing Sealing device (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Two holes. One next to Subframe other same as O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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YUW 535T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 YUW 535T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YUW 535T registered?
YUW 535T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 1979.
Is YUW 535T safe to buy?
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