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YCV 387A

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 387A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,366 miles

offside rear drive shaft bolts deteriorated

play in front kingpins

Pass 5 May 2017 77,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,910 miles

buggy hill climb prepaired

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,601 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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YCV 387A is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 YCV 387A, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCV 387A registered?

YCV 387A is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1981.

Is YCV 387A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 387A shows 9 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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