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KFO 668

1995 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,809 mi
Last recorded46,809 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 668
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,809 miles

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear suspension mounting points (border line pass)

harsh play in nearside king pin (border line pass)

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,686 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

unable to test under rear engine cover

Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,686 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion underside

oil leak

unable to test under rear engine cover

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,403 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,119 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,212 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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KFO 668 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFO 668, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KFO 668 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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