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KTF 457K

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,666 mi
Last recorded62,666 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTF 457K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,666 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,417 miles

slight play at offside front lower suspension joint

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,468 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,487 miles

slight play frt hubs...

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,604 miles

passenger side rear view mirror missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,869 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 61,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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KTF 457K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 39,958 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTF 457K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KTF 457K registered?

KTF 457K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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