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KNR 747V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,579 mi
Last recorded51,579 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNR 747V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,531 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,891 miles

all passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,877 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver SWITCH NOT FITTED (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all passenger seats missing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

corrosion around front chassis around steering coupling hole

light scraches to front windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,771 miles

slight low effort n/side rear brake

Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,838 miles

n/s front floor panels corroded

petrol smell no leaks found

Fail 22 Apr 2006 45,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fronnt brakes on balance limit

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KNR 747V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 KNR 747V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNR 747V registered?

KNR 747V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is KNR 747V safe to buy?

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