MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 on chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed wheel arch (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyre has cut in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brakes unbalanced
lowered suspension
rear seats missing
ns inner sill inside car has sections removed bot not reducing its strength
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
both rear hubs damp
heavy corrosion to under side of car
ns inner sill inside car has sections removed bot not effecting the strength
rear floor corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
both rear hubs damp
heavy corrosion to under side of car
ns inner sill inside car has sections removed bot not effecting the strength
ns inner sill inside car has sections removed bot not reducing its strength
rear floor corroded
rear seats missing
Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise chassis legs corrosion
battery security
both front tyres shows signs of fouling on inner wheel arch
corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
park brake only just met the required efficiency 25%
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Both rear whell arches coroded
OS Boot lid hinge incomplete
OSF inner wheel arh cut
Wiper stalk incomplete
rear brake drums wet
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise chassis legs corrosion
battery security
both front tyres shows signs of fouling on inner wheel arch
corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear tyres starting to perish
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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KHM 344K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KHM 344K, 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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KHM 344K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 1971.
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