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VKR 196S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,808 mi
Last recorded10,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKR 196S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 10,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 7,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 5,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 46 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,993 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,993 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,409 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,002 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,218 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 30,703 miles

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

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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VKR 196S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 VKR 196S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKR 196S registered?

VKR 196S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 1977.

Is VKR 196S safe to buy?

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