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YYS 415J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,716 mi
Last recorded41,716 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYS 415J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 41,716 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Join toward boot area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heavily undersealed.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,990 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,047 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Undersealed

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 40,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Undersealed

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,266 miles

osr back plate corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,174 miles

vehicle underside heavly coated in aftermarket protective material

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 36,329 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,138 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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YYS 415J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 YYS 415J, 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 55 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 YYS 415J registered?

YYS 415J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is YYS 415J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYS 415J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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