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CAY 527K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,999 mi
Last recorded36,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 527K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 36,999 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,984 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 35,974 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,473 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dffside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2008 32,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,532 miles

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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CAY 527K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 CAY 527K, 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 54 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 CAY 527K registered?

CAY 527K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is CAY 527K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAY 527K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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