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CBT 572K

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBT 572K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 52,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded but not weakened.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,908 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded but not weakened.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 46,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,108 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 41,460 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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CBT 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBT 572K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBT 572K registered?

CBT 572K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is CBT 572K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBT 572K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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