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KBY 738K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

13,863 mi
Last recorded13,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 738K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,863 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f heater channel corroded but outside all prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,863 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f heater channel corroded but outside all prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f floor to bulkhead corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,338 miles

front tunnel cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jul 2013 7,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tunnel cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,866 miles

front number plate damaged but not insecure.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,864 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front floors badly corroded

front number plate damaged but not insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,290 miles

Floor pans slightly corroded but no holes found at time of test.

O/S/F tyre slightly cracking.

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight damage to N/S/F outer sidwall.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,290 miles

Floor pans slightly corroded but no holes found at time of test.

O/S/F tyre slightly cracking.

slight damage to N/S/F outer sidwall.

Pass 11 May 2010 95,709 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under vehicle is rusty but no holes found at time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,828 miles

Floor pan starting to corrode

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2009 94,821 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front valance corroded

N/S/R brake slightly binding

floor pan stating to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2008 93,718 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 93,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,817 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front steering arm touching front floor

nearside front inner wing body mount area

Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front seat backs do not secure(fitted as original design)

front to rear tyres odd sizes

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

underside heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KBY 738K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KBY 738K, 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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KBY 738K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 August 1971.

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