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KJK 99K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,929 mi
Last recorded50,929 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 99K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,929 miles

surface corrosion on underneath of rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,050 miles

both front shock bushes worn

Fail 26 May 2017 47,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/f inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/f inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/r inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/r outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid n/s and o/s/r (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,933 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

various underbody welding has been previously carried out

Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

various underbody welding has been previously carried out

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 30,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 30,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 30,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 99K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KJK 99K, 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 99K registered?

KJK 99K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is KJK 99K safe to buy?

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