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KYF 180K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,589 mi
Last recorded77,589 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYF 180K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,589 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,589 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,520 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 20,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

driver door hinges verry worn door droping down on opening

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 180K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 180K, 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

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What year was KYF 180K registered?

KYF 180K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is KYF 180K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYF 180K shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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