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KBL 893L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,925 mi
Last recorded30,925 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 893L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 30,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 30,923 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,351 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,351 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,086 miles

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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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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