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KOU 713L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,970 mi
Last recorded38,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 713L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,847 miles

rear shockers soft

tyres perished

underside in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2008 38,847 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

rear shockers soft

under side in very poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2007

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perishing not quite to excess

all under side of vehicle rusted nearly to excess in places

front seat security only just acceptable

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,472 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all under floor area rusting not quite to excess yet

off side front seat alittle loose due to broken plastic guide

wipers only just clearing screen sufficiently

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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KOU 713L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOU 713L, 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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How do I check the history of KOU 713L?

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What year was KOU 713L registered?

KOU 713L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is KOU 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOU 713L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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