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KCG 962L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

7,766 mi
Last recorded7,766 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCG 962L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 7,766 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch areas

Fuel seal perished

General underside corroded/heavily repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 7,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 7,256 miles

corrosion front offside and front nearside chassis

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Pass 18 Sep 2015 6,269 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 6,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 6,234 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 6,234 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,185 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gaitor around steering joint split

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear of chassis corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,783 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 5,779 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

dust cover on o/s track rod end broken

figures on front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play at top of steering column

slight wear in lower steering cloumn universal joint

Fail 22 Jul 2011 5,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front headlamp reflectors faded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

body corroded front and rear

front brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2010 5,568 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2006 5,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

nearside front head lamp starting to fade

rear brakes slightly out of balance

surface rust various places underneath of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,317 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

nearside front head lamp starting to fade

rear brakes slightly out of balance

surface rust various places underneath of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2005 5,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front shocks show signs of weeping

both front tyres perished

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6MM

ofside front tyre worn to 2mm

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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KCG 962L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 962L, 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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KCG 962L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.

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