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CDU 651K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDU 651K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,550 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,550 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,886 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 71,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,275 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offsde rear tyre inner sidewall perrished

Fail 22 May 2014 71,271 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 20 May 2013 70,770 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 69,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres showing sighns of age

Pass 26 May 2011 68,755 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 68,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 67,059 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 65,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,792 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 65,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,190 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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CDU 651K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CDU 651K, 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 CDU 651K registered?

CDU 651K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 1972.

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