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KTM 448Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,316 mi
Last recorded60,316 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTM 448Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007
Fail 14 Sep 2007

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KTM 448Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTM 448Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KTM 448Y?

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What year was KTM 448Y registered?

KTM 448Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1983.

Is KTM 448Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTM 448Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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