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KFX 413V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,835 mi
Last recorded6,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 413V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,835 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly sctrached (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 6,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

movement in both front seats

o/s/f wheel arch holed outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 5,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light scratches within a zone

underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 5,419 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 5,212 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 5,206 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 4,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,308 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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KFX 413V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 KFX 413V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFX 413V registered?

KFX 413V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is KFX 413V safe to buy?

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