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KYX 427K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,573 mi
Last recorded10,573 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYX 427K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 10,573 miles

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2017 10,483 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing x 2 marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner beam support back marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner beam support back marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 9,634 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Entire inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,049 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 6,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 3,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 2,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,739 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 99,739 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,486 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 99,484 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,058 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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KYX 427K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KYX 427K, 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 KYX 427K registered?

KYX 427K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is KYX 427K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYX 427K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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