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CAH 108J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAH 108J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,972 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 87,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,492 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 67,109 miles

boot lid needs to be adjusted

off side tront wheel rubbing on inner wing

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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CAH 108J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 CAH 108J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAH 108J?

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What year was CAH 108J registered?

CAH 108J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 1971.

Is CAH 108J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAH 108J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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