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CDE 458K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,370 mi
Last recorded55,370 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 458K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 55,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 55,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,326 miles

light perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 21 Dec 2016 55,325 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

noise inside left hand front brake drum when spun

perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on fuel pipes under tank

left hand rear inner cv boot split

Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,234 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

left hand rear inner cv boot split

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on fuel pipes under tank

Pass 14 May 2014 55,120 miles

left hand hand brake reading low

Pass 3 May 2013 55,076 miles

both rear lamps faded

engine leaking oil

right hand inner cv boot split

Fail 3 May 2013 55,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear lamps faded

engine leaking oil

right hand inner cv boot split

Pass 3 May 2012 54,832 miles

1.imbalance in rear brakes.2.small split in r/h rear inner drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 6 May 2011 54,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre is slightly pirished

Pass 13 May 2009 53,841 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,817 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CDE 458K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CDE 458K, 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 CDE 458K registered?

CDE 458K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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