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KGY 309K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,570 mi
Last recorded66,570 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 309K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 66,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 63,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure column (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle rubber seal perishing

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Seats missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 62,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle rubber seal perishing

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Seats missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 59,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front seats have movement in there runners

offside front seat belt slow to re tract

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,996 miles

battry box start to rust

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,945 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,941 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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KGY 309K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGY 309K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGY 309K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 8 December 1971.

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