MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
floor pan has slight corrosion
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
non standard exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
non standard exhaust
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
n/s/f floor corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
n/s/f floor corroded
brake back plates deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
n/s/f chassis corroded
wiper speed slow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake back plates deteriorated
extensive corrosion repairs
n/s/f chassis corroded
wiper speed slow
Oil leak
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
onearside rear brake hose securing nut loose
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
onearside rear brake hose securing nut loose
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
front tyres different sizes to rear
general corrosion to vehicle
o/s inner steering joint worn
wipers slow
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
drivers seat fixings deteriorated
front tyres different sizes to rear
general corrosion to vehicle
o/s inner steering joint worn
wipers slow
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers seat deteriorated
general corrosion to vehicle
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f brake backplate corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f brake backplate corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front brake backplates corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake backplates corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KTN 21L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KTN 21L, 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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KTN 21L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 1972.
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