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YVF 250K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,924 mi
Last recorded4,924 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 250K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 4,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 4,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 4,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 4,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 4,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 4,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 1,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20 miles

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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YVF 250K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YVF 250K, 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

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What year was YVF 250K registered?

YVF 250K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is YVF 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVF 250K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVF 250K have outstanding finance?

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