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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
chassis design/construction front end would benefit from attention
coolant leak & rear coolant hose requires repositioning
damage to offside front upper suspension ball joint base
flex/movement at steering box mountings when steering operated
foot brake travel would benefit from attention
internal mirror missing
no windsreen fitted at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
battery loose in cage, & positive terminal loose
brake pedal travel would benefit from attention
internal mirror not fitted
recommend all wheel nuts be checked for correct torque
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
battery loose in cage, & positive terminal loose
brake pedal travel would benefit from attention
internal mirror not fitted
nearside parking brake efficiency poor
recommend all wheel nuts be checked for correct torque
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
drivers seat security recommend attention
nearside parking brake efficiency poor
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under body very thin and creeky and heavily undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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KNP 355K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 KNP 355K, 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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KNP 355K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1971.
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