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KHC 360K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,640 mi
Last recorded71,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHC 360K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,640 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 71,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,219 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,219 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,416 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,789 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

gap under rear o/s wheel arch (will invite water ingress ,if not filled)

welded patches to underframe

Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,789 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

gap under rear o/s wheel arch (will invite water ingress ,if not filled)

welded patches to underframe

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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KHC 360K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KHC 360K, 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 KHC 360K registered?

KHC 360K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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