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KLK 214K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

512 mi
Last recorded512 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLK 214K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 98,383 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KLK 214K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KLK 214K, 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 KLK 214K registered?

KLK 214K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is KLK 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLK 214K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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