MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Oil leak of axle ()
Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Oil leak of axle ()
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
All underside slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All underside slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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KJD 272K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 KJD 272K, 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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KJD 272K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 1971.
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