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KUU 523K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,417 mi
Last recorded62,417 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 523K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,234 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,619 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 59,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,249 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 523K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 523K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUU 523K?

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What year was KUU 523K registered?

KUU 523K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is KUU 523K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUU 523K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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