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KPK 455C

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,254 mi
Last recorded5,254 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 455C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 5,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 4,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 4,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,695 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,842 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

underside corroded in places

vin number missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,679 miles

Suspension low

Fail 25 Aug 2011 3,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Suspension low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,242 miles

corrosion to both outer side rails

Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,646 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 2,645 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,962 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2006 793 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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KPK 455C is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 KPK 455C, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPK 455C registered?

KPK 455C is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is KPK 455C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPK 455C shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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