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CDN 601K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,131 mi
Last recorded34,131 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDN 601K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 33,508 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,111 miles

faulty horn

strong smell of fuel in cab, elec cable needs securing to body

Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,103 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

faulty horn

strong smell of fuel in cab, elec cable needs securing to body

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,201 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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CDN 601K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CDN 601K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDN 601K?

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What year was CDN 601K registered?

CDN 601K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is CDN 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDN 601K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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