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KTC 696P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,316 mi
Last recorded40,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTC 696P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small hole in offside rear wing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small hole in nearside rear floor

small hole in offside rear wing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f washer jet aim

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear seat back insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,274 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f washer jet aim

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear seat back insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,274 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 30,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,790 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 29,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 29,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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KTC 696P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KTC 696P, 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 KTC 696P registered?

KTC 696P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is KTC 696P safe to buy?

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