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KEA 246K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,903 mi
Last recorded45,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEA 246K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,903 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE POOR (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 45,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,556 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND O/S UPPER (2.4.G.2)

unidentified fluid leaking around o/s rear brake drum backplate

Fail 31 Dec 2015 45,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND O/S UPPER (2.4.G.2)

unidentified fluid leaking around o/s rear brake drum backplate

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,645 miles

play detected in steering column - at steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,531 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KEA 246K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KEA 246K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KEA 246K?

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What year was KEA 246K registered?

KEA 246K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is KEA 246K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEA 246K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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