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KKD 84P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,886 mi
Last recorded43,886 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKD 84P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,886 miles

oil /fluid leak offside rear axle

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,886 miles

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

oil /fluid leak offside rear axle

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 43,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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KKD 84P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KKD 84P, 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 KKD 84P registered?

KKD 84P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is KKD 84P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKD 84P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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