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KFL 303G

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 303G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to body at rear, both inner arches

Fail 1 Sep 2017 99,255 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to body at rear, both inner arches

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,932 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,814 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,391 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,082 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KFL 303G is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KFL 303G, 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 KFL 303G registered?

KFL 303G is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is KFL 303G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFL 303G shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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