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KFO 329

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,161 mi
Last recorded21,161 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 329
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,944 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 19,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,773 miles

both front thrust bearings slight play.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front thrust bearings slight play.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,575 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip split

slight lift in n/s and o/s/f king pins

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,566 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 18,566 miles

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

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

fuel smell around car

Fail 19 Nov 2008 18,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,960 miles

stop rubber missing on o/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,561 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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KFO 329 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 KFO 329, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFO 329?

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What year was KFO 329 registered?

KFO 329 is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is KFO 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFO 329 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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