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KGP 295K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 295K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 65,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 65,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,011 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 64,977 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 48,001 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,693 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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KGP 295K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KGP 295K, 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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What year was KGP 295K registered?

KGP 295K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is KGP 295K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGP 295K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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