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CEL 537L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,702 mi
Last recorded58,702 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 537L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,974 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,371 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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CEL 537L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEL 537L, 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 CEL 537L?

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What year was CEL 537L registered?

CEL 537L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is CEL 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 537L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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