MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
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C203 KJS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C203 KJS, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C203 KJS registered?
C203 KJS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 1985.
Is C203 KJS safe to buy?
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