MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no main beam warning light
top ball joint gaitors split
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
foot pedal slightly spongy
no main beam warning light
top ball joint gaitors split
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Oil leak
bonnet dosnt shut and lock
steering box bolt locking tabs insecure
both front brakes binding slightly.
slight play in steering box.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
exhaust to heat exchanger clamps not fitted correctly(not leaking).
front brakes binding slightly.
slight play in steering box
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KPL 71C is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KPL 71C, 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 KPL 71C registered?
KPL 71C is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 1972.
Is KPL 71C safe to buy?
The MOT history for KPL 71C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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