MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both rear brake pipes in poor condition and poorly attached
extensive welded repairs to vehicle hevily undersealed
incorect rear no plate lamp fitted (inadequate)
odd size tyres fitted front to rear
rear boot catch not working and boot incorectly secured (very poorly)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside running boards insecure
offside front sun visor missing
throttle insecure
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
throttle insecure
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside running boards insecure
offside front sun visor missing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KMO 99L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 KMO 99L, 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 KMO 99L registered?
KMO 99L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 1972.
Is KMO 99L safe to buy?
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