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KYF 164K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYF 164K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,391 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 91,391 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both air vent channels under carpet at front corroded but not prescribed area

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,385 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside rear rim

rear metal brake pipes rusty

surface rust under car

Pass 4 May 2010 91,299 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 22 Apr 2010 91,292 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,701 miles

cracks in rear tyres

slight corrosion nearside rear floorpan

slight corrosion on offside front floorpan

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion nearside rear floorpan

slight corrosion offside front floorpan

Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small hole in offside front floorpan

Fail 2 Jan 2007 90,058 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small hole in offside front floorpan

Pass 15 Dec 2005 89,880 miles

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

slight corrosion on front beam axle

slight corrosion on front bulkhead nearside

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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KYF 164K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KYF 164K, 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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KYF 164K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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