1972 Volkswagen Variant 1.6L Petrol · YTA 501L
1972 Volkswagen Variant (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1972. Recorded mileage 58,031 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VARIANT
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YTA 501L Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2021
- 58,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YTA 501L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Variant (YTA 501L) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YTA 501L Mileage History
- 05/11/202158,012 mi
- 15/11/202158,031 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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