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KBY 217K

1971 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 217K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,777 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,269 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,269 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,885 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small hole in n/s floor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,965 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,950 miles

flore to sill startin to corrode n/s oss ns outter front sillfilled with filler

Fail 23 Dec 2008 73,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,899 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 73,898 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,608 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2006 70,456 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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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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KBY 217K is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is KBY 217K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 217K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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