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KAC 512L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,177 mi
Last recorded17,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAC 512L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 16,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside seat belt buckle missing not effecting the function

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear rear brake application only just met may need service or repair

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,873 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 15,873 miles

Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,876 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has only just met required standard

Fail 21 Jul 2014 15,876 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has only just met required standard

Fail 27 Mar 2014 15,844 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,201 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 15,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KAC 512L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 KAC 512L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAC 512L registered?

KAC 512L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is KAC 512L safe to buy?

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