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KGB 269T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,314 mi
Last recorded58,314 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGB 269T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 58,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion floors,chassis rails,suspension components/mounts

Pass 22 May 2014 58,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 57,999 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

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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KGB 269T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 KGB 269T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGB 269T registered?

KGB 269T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is KGB 269T safe to buy?

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