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KMX 86K

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,136 mi
Last recorded29,136 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMX 86K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,136 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,136 miles

both front tyre's tread inner edge's wearing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,136 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 29,136 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 25,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 24,008 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,900 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,900 miles

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.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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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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