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VKR 911S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,691 mi
Last recorded16,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKR 911S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 16,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 16,633 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 16,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,511 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 16,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished between treads badly but no cords visible

slight play in both front hub bearings

surface corrision to all steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 911S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 911S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKR 911S registered?

VKR 911S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is VKR 911S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKR 911S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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