MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
rear shockers soft
tyres perished
underside in poor condition
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
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
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
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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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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?
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