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KUM 111L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUM 111L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 88,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 87,510 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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KUM 111L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUM 111L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUM 111L?

You can check the full history of KUM 111L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KUM 111L registered?

KUM 111L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is KUM 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUM 111L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KUM 111L have outstanding finance?

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