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KFB 623J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,710 mi
Last recorded32,710 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 623J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,655 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,646 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component 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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KFB 623J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KFB 623J, 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

How do I check the history of KFB 623J?

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What year was KFB 623J registered?

KFB 623J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is KFB 623J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFB 623J shows 5 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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