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KNW 215L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,179 mi
Last recorded29,179 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNW 215L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,179 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,042 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,759 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 28,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 28,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,647 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KNW 215L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNW 215L, 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 KNW 215L registered?

KNW 215L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is KNW 215L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNW 215L shows 9 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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