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ExpiredMileage
30,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre tread cracking
oil leak
park brake 17%
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength floor (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor and sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor and sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor will not lock in the up position (8.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre tread cracking
oil leak
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear flat at bottom
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre worn badly on iner
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre worn badly on iner
Rear body n/s and o/s corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front brake pads worn
Rear body n/s and o/s corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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KAB 348K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 158cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 KAB 348K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KAB 348K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1971.
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