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KHY 113P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 113P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearings.

Some corrosion of offside & nearside rear inner wheel arch areas adjacent to body mountings.Not considered to be causing structural weakness at time of testing.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,271 miles

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearings.

Some corrosion of offside & nearside rear inner wheel arch areas adjacent to body mountings.Not considered to be causing structural weakness at time of testing.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,271 miles

Some corrosion of nearside rear inner wheel arch. Not within prescribed area at time of testing.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 68,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,271 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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KHY 113P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 KHY 113P, 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 50 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 KHY 113P registered?

KHY 113P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 1976.

Is KHY 113P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 113P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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