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KYU 850K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,423 mi
Last recorded18,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 850K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 18,423 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

loud banging noise from o/s/r of vehicle could not determine exactly where it is coming from

o/s outer track rod end cover burst

observed scoring and corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

slght oil leak at steering box

slight end float on both front wheel bearings

slight imbalance on front brakes (n/s ) low

slight oil leak at n/s/r hub seal

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,021 miles

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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KYU 850K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYU 850K, 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 KYU 850K registered?

KYU 850K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 1972.

Is KYU 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 850K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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