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KLL 572K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 572K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,979 miles

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

underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion but is not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2017 47,979 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion but is not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,672 miles

both sides front and rear floors have corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,672 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe corroded through (3.6.A.1)

both sides front and rear floors have surface corrosion but not holed through

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 47,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 47,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,417 miles

excessive amounts of underseal applied to underside of vehicle and welding carriied out to floor from interior

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,173 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,574 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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KLL 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KLL 572K, 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 KLL 572K registered?

KLL 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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