MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Inner tyre has perish
oil leak
Oil leak
NSR tyre is cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NSR tyre is cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front ball joint rubber detached
offside front body mount under wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
offside front ball joint rubber detached
offside front body mount under wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Centre Front Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KNK 559Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 KNK 559Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KNK 559Y registered?
KNK 559Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 1983.
Is KNK 559Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for KNK 559Y shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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