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KUD 535L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 535L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,532 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

Offside front lower ball joint dust boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front chassis

Fail 14 Sep 2021 92,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,511 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,342 miles

Both front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,116 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly harsh

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 92,116 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheel bearings slightly harsh

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake hose is slightly twisted

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,081 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose is slightly twisted

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,884 miles

Headlamp aim, beam image only just acceptable

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim, beam image only just acceptable

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle heaverly wax oiled and undersealed, making some components difficult to check.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle heaverly wax oiled and undersealed, making some components difficult to check.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,598 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,477 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 90,002 miles

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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KUD 535L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KUD 535L, 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 KUD 535L registered?

KUD 535L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 1972.

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