MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
oil leak
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
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)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
offsde rear tyre inner sidewall perrished
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
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)
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
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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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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CDU 651K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 1972.
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