MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
undersealed underneath
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
undersealed underneath
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front to rear vehicle structure undersealed
slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel-bearings
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KMY 420K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KMY 420K, 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.
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What year was KMY 420K registered?
KMY 420K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.
Is KMY 420K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KMY 420K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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