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KYT 328K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,543 mi
Last recorded2,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYT 328K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,543 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 2,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,308 miles

different size tyres front to back

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 97,168 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished

throttle pedal adrift

Pass 17 Jul 2010 97,103 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts but NOT to cords

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts but NOT to cords

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,576 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 88,619 miles

corosion to nearside of front suspension beam

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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KYT 328K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KYT 328K, 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 KYT 328K registered?

KYT 328K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is KYT 328K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYT 328K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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