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KOU 875L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 875L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight switch slighty sticky when operated

Pass 6 May 2023 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,752 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

visual corrosion at nearside front axle

Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

visual corrosion at nearside front axle

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,929 miles

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,044 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,353 miles

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 875L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 875L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOU 875L?

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What year was KOU 875L registered?

KOU 875L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is KOU 875L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOU 875L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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