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988 UYH

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,977 mi
Last recorded38,977 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 UYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,977 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,277 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,443 miles

Both front sills corroded by a post not near any major mounting points.

Lowered suspension but operating ok.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,163 miles

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

osf floor corroded

rear lights poor

rust around windscreen

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,515 miles

Both front headlamp beams slightly imperfect, not dazzling.

Front tyre inner edges touch inner wheelarches when steering on full lock. Has to be on full lock for this to happen and don't consider dangerous as suspension lowered.

O/S/F underfloor has rust hole at edge of seam, non structural so advise.

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low, overall figure passed MOT.

Oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 23,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension beam axle no locking devise visible

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under side of vehicle very corroded,but under seal covering most of floor + chassis

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006

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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988 UYH is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 988 UYH, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 988 UYH registered?

988 UYH is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 1970.

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