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KLU 130K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLU 130K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,148 miles

corrosion present to underbody ...

Pass 24 May 2016 95,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,340 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,340 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 93,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 93,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear body mount slightly corroded not hold at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,735 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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KLU 130K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 KLU 130K, 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 55 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 KLU 130K registered?

KLU 130K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 1971.

Is KLU 130K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLU 130K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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