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KGY 319K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 319K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 60,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 59,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,314 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,979 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,972 miles

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

n/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,603 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 52,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,457 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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KGY 319K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KGY 319K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KGY 319K?

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What year was KGY 319K registered?

KGY 319K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is KGY 319K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGY 319K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KGY 319K have outstanding finance?

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