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KKJ 874N

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,899 mi
Last recorded76,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKJ 874N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear footbrakes just in balance

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear footbrakes just in balance

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 14 Apr 2008 76,893 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,607 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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KKJ 874N is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 KKJ 874N, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKJ 874N registered?

KKJ 874N is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is KKJ 874N safe to buy?

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