MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,066 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
very small oil leak coming from offside rear axle
offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
slight damage to nearside front inner wheel arch
front brakes need adjusting
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
upper front suspension arms fouling front shock absorbers only on full droop
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
upper front suspension arms fouling front shock absorbers only on full droop
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
indicator switch loose on steering colume
steering wheel slight movement
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
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KBY 43C is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 41,702 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 KBY 43C, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KBY 43C is a 1985 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1985.
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