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KVU 231P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,249 mi
Last recorded24,249 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVU 231P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,170 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear shockabsorbers lower mounts missing spacers

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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KVU 231P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KVU 231P, 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 KVU 231P registered?

KVU 231P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is KVU 231P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVU 231P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVU 231P have outstanding finance?

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