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CBH 805K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,999 mi
Last recorded23,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBH 805K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 23,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 23,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 22,146 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 22,142 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated nearside rear hub oil leak (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,929 miles

Fuel pipes under tank rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 21,929 miles

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

Fuel pipes under tank rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 21,775 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At front under tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 21,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At front under tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,659 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at front under tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering damper weeping

Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at front under tank ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering damper weeping

Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,754 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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CBH 805K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CBH 805K, 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.

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What year was CBH 805K registered?

CBH 805K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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