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KTJ 114K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTJ 114K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 58,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,384 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 58,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

free play in steering

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,576 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,585 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake drum contaminated oil

shows extensive welded areas / corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,582 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake drum contaminated oil

shows extensive welded areas / corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 46,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

lots of underseal under car

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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KTJ 114K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KTJ 114K, 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 KTJ 114K registered?

KTJ 114K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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The MOT history for KTJ 114K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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