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KMA 612L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,705 mi
Last recorded66,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 612L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,705 miles

Oil leak ()

headlights deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose needs repositioning

Fail 10 Jun 2017 66,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak ()

headlights deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose needs repositioning

Pass 3 May 2016 66,515 miles

Offside Front brake hose needs repositioning

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 66,511 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake hose needs repositioning

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,663 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seatbelts need assistance to retract

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

n/s/f tyre inner wall shows signs of touching a component-not touching at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,192 miles

N/S/R body mounting insecure pulled through rubber

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/R body mounting insecure pulled through rubber

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

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

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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KMA 612L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KMA 612L, 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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KMA 612L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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