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KGU 360D

1966 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Beatle31,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGU 360D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 99,621 miles

Fuel tank leaking Pipe leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lock but not fitted (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle has been modified/lowered

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 97,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 96,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 96,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,587 miles

offside rear brake back plate damp

both front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2008 94,561 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear brake back plate damp

both front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2008 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2007 93,018 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 92,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,335 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 23,335 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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KGU 360D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 31,806 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGU 360D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGU 360D registered?

KGU 360D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 19 April 1966.

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