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YHT 415J

1970 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Bettle57,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHT 415J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 97,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 95,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 91,335 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,879 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 85,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 71,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,646 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,494 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,494 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear outer sils light corosion /rust oil leaks rear

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,496 miles

HEAVY COROSSION FORMING ON BOTH NEAR SIDE AND OFF †SIDE REAR JACKING POINTS

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YHT 415J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHT 415J, 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.

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YHT 415J is a 1970 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 4 August 1970.

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