MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to offside floor pan
heater channels corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
n/s and o/s top balljoint rubber boots cracked
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s and o/s top balljoint rubber boots cracked
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all previous repairs covered in underseal
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KTX 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KTX 859L, 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 KTX 859L registered?
KTX 859L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1972.
Is KTX 859L safe to buy?
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