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YAH 551J

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAH 551J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

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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YAH 551J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 57,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAH 551J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAH 551J?

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What year was YAH 551J registered?

YAH 551J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is YAH 551J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAH 551J shows 3 tests 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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