MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front brake imbalance
rear brake imbalance BORDERLINE
Front and rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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KBY 214K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KBY 214K, 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 KBY 214K registered?
KBY 214K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 1971.
Is KBY 214K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KBY 214K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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