MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
part of exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyre's tread inner edge's wearing
nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front seat backs insecure & broken
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Several areas of corrosion - non prescribed.
damp around steering box
possible fault with wiper switch
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Both front seat backs insecure & broken
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Several areas of corrosion - non prescribed.
damp around steering box
possible fault with wiper switch
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear 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)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KMX 86K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMX 86K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KMX 86K registered?
KMX 86K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1971.
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