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KPL 723K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 723K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 85,299 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 77,804 miles

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2011 75,409 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slight corrosion

Fail 6 May 2011 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s/f top suspension arm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing movement close to fail

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KPL 723K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KPL 723K, 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 723K registered?

KPL 723K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is KPL 723K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 723K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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