MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
small hole in n/s floor
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
flore to sill startin to corrode n/s oss ns outter front sillfilled with filler
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s & o/s floor to sill starting to corrode
n/s front inner kick panel corroded & holed
n/s outer front sill filled with filler
Both front seat backs have movement at pivot points but not considered excessive
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Both front seat backs have movement at pivot points but not considered excessive
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?
Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
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KBY 217K is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBY 217K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KBY 217K registered?
KBY 217K is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 27 August 1971.
Is KBY 217K safe to buy?
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