MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advanced corrosion at nearside rear body mounting
Advanced corrosion offside and nearside of front floor pan
Nearside obligatory mirror in poor condition
Windscreen becoming opaque around lower offside corner
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake drum (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advanced corrosion at nearside rear body mounting
Advanced corrosion offside and nearside of front floor pan
Nearside obligatory mirror in poor condition
Windscreen becoming opaque around lower offside corner
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under passingers seat (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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KRT 436K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 KRT 436K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KRT 436K registered?
KRT 436K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is KRT 436K safe to buy?
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