MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front front floor (5.2.6)
Steering component fractured and unserviceable lower steering coupling split (2.2.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)
n.#/s rear inner wing coroding
o/s rear inner wing coroding
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective n/s (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
n.#/s rear inner wing coroding
o/s rear inner wing coroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes not routed correctly
spare tyre flat
Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
spare tyre flat
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside rear tyre rubber perishing
Speedo not lit
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Unable to fully assess repairs to nearside and offside suspension prescribed areas
Various corrosion in spare wheel well/ front inner wings
Various unfixed panels around engine bay
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear tyre rubber perished
Rear fog lamp not working
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Unable to fully assess repairs to nearside and offside rear suspension prescribed area
Various corrosion to floor/front lower cover
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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KRE 534K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 KRE 534K, 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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KRE 534K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 1972.
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