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KLG 629L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,453 mi
Last recorded7,453 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLG 629L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 7,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,228 miles

All front steering and suspension parts are corroded

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings are corroded

o/s/f shocker upper rubber bush is cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 5,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,161 miles

All front steering and suspension parts are corroded.

Both front inner wings are corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F shocker upper rubber bush is cracked.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F floor has slight corrison

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear sills slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,106 miles

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

no spare wheel present

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no spare wheel present

offside door mirror insecure, incapable of staying in set position

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front spare wheel well corroded and holed

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot brake has long travel but still acceptable

front spare wheel well corroded and holed

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel well corroded

verry slight dampness around offside rear brake drum.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel well corroded

verry slight dampness around offside rear brake drum.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,355 miles

rear brakes slightly tight when rotating

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,411 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,395 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,268 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 62,268 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KLG 629L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc 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 KLG 629L, 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 KLG 629L registered?

KLG 629L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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