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KSP 185F

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

960,667 mi
Last recorded960,667 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSP 185F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 960,667 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,484 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 80,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KSP 185F is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KSP 185F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSP 185F?

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What year was KSP 185F registered?

KSP 185F is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is KSP 185F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSP 185F shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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