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KAW 67N

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 67N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,901 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,647 miles

body corrosion at o/s rear and o/s front close to body mountings

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,647 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

body corrosion at o/s rear and o/s front close to body mountings

Pass 7 May 2014 5,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres running very close to wheel arches when turning lock to lock

nearside front tyre showing cuts on inner & outer walls

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres running very close to wheel arches when turning lock to lock

nearside front tyre showing cuts on inner & outer walls

rear underside of vehicle corroded

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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KAW 67N is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAW 67N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAW 67N registered?

KAW 67N is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KAW 67N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 67N shows 6 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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