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KNP 895K

1971 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,034 mi
Last recorded21,034 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beatle25,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNP 895K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,034 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,971 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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KNP 895K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 25,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNP 895K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNP 895K registered?

KNP 895K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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The MOT history for KNP 895K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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