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KLD 799K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

831 mi
Last recorded831 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLD 799K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 831 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 20,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 20,656 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on 1.6 limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 20,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on 1.6 limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,800 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,982 miles

Front brake imbalance close to legal limit

Oil leak

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 444 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joint rubbers perished

Oil leak

Oil on offside rear back plate

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Mar 2017 188 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joint rubbers perished

Oil leak

Oil on offside rear back plate

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Driveshaft has slight leak.

Oil leak from engine.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,112 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,862 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectivley.

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

fluid residue around o/s/r brake drum.

n/s/f seat secures but has lots of free play.

n/s/f tyre beginning to crack.

o/s/f body sill slightly corroded.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

some corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,862 miles

fluid residue around o/s/r brake drum.

n/s/f seat secures but has lots of free play.

n/s/f tyre beginning to crack.

n/s/f wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectivley.

o/s/f body sill slightly corroded.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

some corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fluid leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 31 May 2006 78,066 miles

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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KLD 799K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KLD 799K, 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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KLD 799K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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