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KAR 931L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 931L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,588 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 95,581 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise hazard lights not flashing

Advise slight oil seepage at rear hubs

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,908 miles

Advise h/lamp reflective membrane rusting

Advise seats loose but secure and operational

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Correctly (3.4 (a))

Advise h/lamp reflective membrane rusting

Advise seats loose but secure and operational

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 93,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 91,070 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode.

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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KAR 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KAR 931L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAR 931L?

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What year was KAR 931L registered?

KAR 931L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is KAR 931L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 931L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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