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KHM 351K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,070 mi
Last recorded1,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHM 351K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 1,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 9,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 108,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 3,190 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 3,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 3,025 miles

rear brake flexis loose in brackets

vin number not legible

exhaust system projects too far from body, likely to trip or burn pedestrians

Fail 17 May 2013 3,025 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake flexis loose in brackets

vin number not legible

exhaust system projects too far from body, likely to trip or burn pedestrians

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside track rod bent and ends not splitpinned

rear brake flexis not secure

Fail 20 Jul 2012 3,025 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside track rod bent and ends not splitpinned

rear brake flexis not secure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,864 miles

slight play front wheels

steering box

under body cond

Fail 26 Mar 2011 99,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play front wheels

steering box

under body cond

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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KHM 351K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 351K, 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 KHM 351K registered?

KHM 351K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is KHM 351K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHM 351K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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