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KTN 21L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,038 mi
Last recorded10,038 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTN 21L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,331 miles

drivers seat fixings deteriorated

extensive corrosion repairs

non standard exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2016 8,305 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 8,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat fixings deteriorated

extensive corrosion repairs

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,568 miles

brake back plates deteriorated

extensive corrosion repairs

n/s/f chassis corroded

wiper speed slow

Fail 6 Jun 2014 6,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 3,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 3,304 miles

drivers seat fixings deteriorated

front tyres different sizes to rear

general corrosion to vehicle

o/s inner steering joint worn

wipers slow

Fail 7 Dec 2011 3,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 3,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 2,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 2,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 2,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,486 miles

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?

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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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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What year was KTN 21L registered?

KTN 21L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 1972.

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