MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front window handle missing
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer glass cracked (1.7.5a)
engine leaking oil
n/s/f lower grille mising
n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall
n/s/r shocker cover plate corroded and holed
n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
vehicle has extensive welding and floor panels fabricated which has been heavilly undersealed and not able to fully inspect welding
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded beneath rear seat (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat frame corroded and not secured to floor (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded below seat (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above axle (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front window handle missing
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer glass cracked (1.7.5a)
engine leaking oil
n/s/f lower grille mising
n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall
n/s/r shocker cover plate corroded and holed
n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
o/s/r brake binding
o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall
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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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MKS 525K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 MKS 525K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MKS 525K registered?
MKS 525K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1971.
Is MKS 525K safe to buy?
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