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KGW 707A

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,794 mi
Last recorded4,794 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Beetle40,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 707A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 4,794 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 4,155 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats not fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2018 4,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working control missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats not fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 4,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2016 3,753 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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KGW 707A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 40,702 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 KGW 707A, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGW 707A registered?

KGW 707A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is KGW 707A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 707A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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