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CDH 513L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,258 mi
Last recorded31,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDH 513L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,258 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering box

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 31,242 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,044 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear halfshaft seal leaking

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft leaking onto drum

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking onto drum

Fail 2 Oct 2019 29,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft leaking onto drum

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking onto drum

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front body mount slight corrosion

Nearside Front floor to arch slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,175 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp horn beep sometimes when head lights are on (1.7.5c)

tyre side walls and begging to crack up

Fail 3 Mar 2015 24,626 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,626 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,338 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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CDH 513L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 CDH 513L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDH 513L registered?

CDH 513L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1973.

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