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K44 FOR

1996 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,224 mi
Last recorded54,224 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Beetle41,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 FOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,990 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,449 miles

exhaust heatshields corroded

both rear hubs leaking from around hub seals

very slight surface corrosion on underside,as expected

Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear hubs leaking from around hub seals

exhaust heatshields corroded

very slight surface corrosion on underside,as expected

Pass 3 Aug 2012 519,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traces of oil on rear back plates

Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

traces of oil on rear back plates

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,597 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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K44 FOR is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 41,156 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 K44 FOR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K44 FOR registered?

K44 FOR is a 1996 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K44 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 FOR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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