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KDX 84K

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,150 mi
Last recorded8,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDX 84K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 8,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight perrishing to both rear tyres.

vehicle has been stood for sometime.

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 84K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 84K, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KDX 84K?

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What year was KDX 84K registered?

KDX 84K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 1986.

Is KDX 84K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDX 84K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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