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KJK 604K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,377 mi
Last recorded18,377 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 604K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 18,377 miles

surface rust on the rear suspension components,cill panels etc

Fail 18 Dec 2024 18,377 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust on the rear suspension components,cill panels etc

Pass 13 Dec 2023 18,055 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 18,055 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 17,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 17,704 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 15,823 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2020 15,657 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 14,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 13,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 12,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,031 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 12,008 miles

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 Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 11,388 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 10,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 9,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 3,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,819 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to both doors

nearside front tyre wall cracking

some corossion to underside

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,555 miles

steering wheel play on limit.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 6,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering play on limit.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 6,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

steering box play on limit.

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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KJK 604K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 KJK 604K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJK 604K registered?

KJK 604K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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