MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak ()
Central Rear Oil leak ()
Front Various corrosions underbody
Rear Various corrosions underbody
Nearside Rear brake backing plate has slight wetness
Nearside Rear brake backing plate has slight wetness
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight wetness around the NSR brake backing plate
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
slight play to upper steering column bush
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
gearbox oil leaking from driveshfts
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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KYV 618K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 KYV 618K, 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 KYV 618K registered?
KYV 618K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 1972.
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