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KEA 392K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEA 392K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 45,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both ends of flexi brake pipe connected to rigid pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

numerous welded plates to vehicle body. (not structural)

several plates to rear floor/boot area tack welded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum damp

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,314 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 42,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front axle corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front body corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,890 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front body corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,685 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front inner sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

under vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,120 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bulk head corroded not in prescribed area

front axle beam corroded

nearside rear drum damp

offside front outer sill corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,468 miles

bulk head corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed

under vehicle corroded thoughout

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside bulk head corroded

offside floor corroded not in prescibed area

offside front inner arch corroded not in prescibed area

under vehicle corroded throuout

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pannal by master cyilnder corrodedouter skin only

offside front outer sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,292 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pannal (by brake master cylinder)corroded outer skin only

offside front sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front axle corroded

offside front lower ball joint dirt cover split

slighjt play in steering system

slight play in steering system

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,829 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front axle corroded

fuel cap rubber perished

slight play in steering system

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,189 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,534 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 26,534 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 392K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 392K, 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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KEA 392K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 1972.

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