MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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OSR park brake cable outer casing deteriorated but not defective
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OSR park brake cable outer casing deteriorated but not defective
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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CDX 232L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 CDX 232L, 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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CDX 232L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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