MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,925 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
generator light is showing
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KBL 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KBL 893L, 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 KBL 893L registered?
KBL 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 1972.
Is KBL 893L safe to buy?
The MOT history for KBL 893L shows 9 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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