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KRE 534K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRE 534K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 96,164 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,101 miles

n.#/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s rear inner wing coroding

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,171 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,292 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,854 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,874 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,342 miles

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)

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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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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What year was KRE 534K registered?

KRE 534K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is KRE 534K safe to buy?

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