MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on sidewalls
front brake discs corroded
under body heavily undersealed in places
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KUR 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUR 509L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of KUR 509L?
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What year was KUR 509L registered?
KUR 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 20 December 1972.
Is KUR 509L safe to buy?
The MOT history for KUR 509L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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