MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
temp repair on exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
near side heater box corroded
slight play in steering box drop arm
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KOR 742L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 KOR 742L, 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 KOR 742L registered?
KOR 742L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.
Is KOR 742L safe to buy?
The MOT history for KOR 742L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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