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KGT 456T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,244 mi
Last recorded4,244 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGT 456T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,244 miles

corrosion around body mountings.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 4,244 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around body mountings.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 4,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 4,244 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,244 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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KGT 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KGT 456T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGT 456T registered?

KGT 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is KGT 456T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGT 456T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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