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514 YUL

1954 Volkswagen Bettle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration514 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1954
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2012 2 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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514 YUL is a 1954 Volkswagen Bettle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 514 YUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 72 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 514 YUL registered?

514 YUL is a 1954 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 10 June 1954.

Is 514 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 514 YUL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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