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YYC 355S

1978 Volkswagen Beatle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,350 mi
Last recorded35,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 355S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,345 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 35,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,692 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,351 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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YYC 355S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beatle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYC 355S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYC 355S registered?

YYC 355S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is YYC 355S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYC 355S shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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