MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion on n/s/f axle
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear back plates damp
slight play in steering
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear back plates damp
slight play in steering
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering box has up and down play
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
steering box has up and down play
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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KYK 478K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KYK 478K, 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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KYK 478K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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