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CCX 361K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,764 mi
Last recorded73,764 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCX 361K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 72,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,131 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,763 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,372 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,074 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,059 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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CCX 361K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CCX 361K, 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.

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What year was CCX 361K registered?

CCX 361K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is CCX 361K safe to buy?

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