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KUU 520K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 520K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,167 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,743 miles

body showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 57,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 57,107 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres may foul body,to be watched.

General under body condition poor, some welding repairs just within standards.

Indicator switch may require attention soon.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall condition to be watched.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 56,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,195 miles

Nearside front inner wing/baukhead corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside and nearside inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

Steering slighly notchy

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,506 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 41,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,707 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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KUU 520K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 KUU 520K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KUU 520K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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