MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake backplates wet
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear brake plates have oil on them
o/s/r sill tender
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear brake plates have oil on them
o/s/r sill tender
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear backplate damp
nearside wiper blade split
offside rear backplate damp
offside wiper blade split †
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KCG 798L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 KCG 798L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KCG 798L registered?
KCG 798L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.
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