MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s rear axle seal slight leak
runner boards corroded
spare wheel well slight corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
o/s rear axle seal slight leak
runner boards corroded
spare wheel well slight corrosion
vt32 (advisory) issued with vt30 (failure) still applies with vt20
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
spare wheel well corroded.
Oil leak
both outer running boards corroded.
n/s/r inner driveshaft boot slight oil leak
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
major oil leak
spare wheel well corroded
major oil leak
spare wheel well corroded
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CEA 409N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 CEA 409N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CEA 409N registered?
CEA 409N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 August 1974.
Is CEA 409N safe to buy?
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