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KUD 907S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,574 mi
Last recorded55,574 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 907S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,574 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,165 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy and may need replacing

nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorating

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy and may need replacing

nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

windscreen washers and wipers poor

Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,832 miles

lowered suspension

slight play steering system and joints

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lowered suspension

slight play steering system and joints

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,284 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,342 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 50,321 miles

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

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)

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 907S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 907S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUD 907S registered?

KUD 907S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is KUD 907S safe to buy?

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