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KEO 927J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,923 mi
Last recorded19,923 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEO 927J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner steering idler has slight play

Offside Rear Inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear boot lid shows signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2017 19,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering splitting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner steering idler has slight play

Offside Rear Inner wing shows signs of corrosion

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear boot lid shows signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,560 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low sounding horn

showing signs of corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 15,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 15,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 15,612 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 18 May 2012 15,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,282 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,044 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,044 miles

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,870 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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KEO 927J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KEO 927J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEO 927J registered?

KEO 927J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is KEO 927J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEO 927J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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