MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
headlights deteriorated
o/s/f brake hose needs repositioning
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
Offside Front brake hose needs repositioning
headlights deteriorated
oil leak
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
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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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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What year was KMA 612L registered?
KMA 612L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.
Is KMA 612L safe to buy?
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