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KDX 112K

1989 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,780 mi
Last recorded23,780 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Beetle44,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDX 112K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 22,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,823 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 21,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,193 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 21,145 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 21,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 20,308 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,464 miles

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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KDX 112K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 KDX 112K, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KDX 112K registered?

KDX 112K is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 1989.

Is KDX 112K safe to buy?

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