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KYN 477K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,742 mi
Last recorded2,742 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYN 477K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 2,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 99,511 miles

corrosion under body not excessive on limit

minor oil leak

under body painted can not fully inspect

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake slightly binding. we advise attention A.S.A.P

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,745 miles

n/s rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 14 Mar 2014 98,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,610 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 97,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,603 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 94,588 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

corrosion to offside front lower "A" post

general light underside damage & corrosion

slight bind nearside rear brake

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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KYN 477K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KYN 477K, 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.

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What year was KYN 477K registered?

KYN 477K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is KYN 477K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYN 477K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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