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KEB 717P

1975 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,223 mi
Last recorded23,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEB 717P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 23,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly worn.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 23,130 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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KEB 717P is a 1975 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEB 717P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEB 717P registered?

KEB 717P is a 1975 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 28 August 1975.

Is KEB 717P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEB 717P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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