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YNK 138K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,047 mi
Last recorded60,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 138K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear anti roll bar upper wing mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,309 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

advise rear inner arches rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,873 miles

Inner archs rusty.

Slight play front arms.

Tyre perished.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 56,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened Near bump stop (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner archs rusty.

Slight play front arms.

Tyre perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,333 miles

advise rear of rear inner arches corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,319 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

advise rear of rear inner arches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,493 miles

Rear inner archs rusty.

Slight play steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,697 miles

advise play in front hubs and at steering wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,684 miles

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

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

Slight play both front hubs.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,483 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,678 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear panal rusty

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,443 miles

Front /rear/o/s/n/s floors rusty

Slight play o/s/f hub assembly

Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front /rear/o/s/n/s floors rusty

Slight play o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,270 miles

Slight play both front arms.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,270 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 43,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s belt static o/s inertia

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,103 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,103 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front body spoiler fitted [SHARP EDGES]

inner wing rusted and holed N/S front

speedo cable rubbing N/S front wheel

steering box leaking oil also slight free play

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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YNK 138K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNK 138K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YNK 138K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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