MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front headlight reflector is starting to rust but light output is ok
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring is rusted and holed less then 30cm from the front axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flooring is rusted and holed less then 30cm from the front axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front headlight reflector is starting to rust but light output is ok
n/s front shock top rubber bush is starting to crack
o/s front shock top rubber bush is starting to crack
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play in n/s/f front axle bearing assy
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/side and n/side front floorpans have corrosion
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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KGP 286K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 KGP 286K, 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.
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KGP 286K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1971.
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