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KLE 802K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,553 mi
Last recorded58,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLE 802K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,553 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,647 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,390 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,778 miles

advise o/s/r under body has slight corrosion

advise steering coupling shows signs of splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,400 miles

u nderneath of vehicle welded repairs

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,720 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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KLE 802K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KLE 802K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLE 802K registered?

KLE 802K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is KLE 802K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLE 802K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KLE 802K have outstanding finance?

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