MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE WEAR
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KBU 833L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KBU 833L, 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.
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What year was KBU 833L registered?
KBU 833L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is KBU 833L safe to buy?
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