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CET 119L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCET 119L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,975 miles

n/s drive shaft gaitor leaking

n/s/f seat not fitted

rear hub seals leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,975 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s drive shaft gaitor leaking

n/s/f seat not fitted

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight free play.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,352 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Slight free play.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,200 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,192 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,756 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

n/s front bottom ball gaiter worn ? split

n/s front top swing arm worn

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,052 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 50,052 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 47,749 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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CET 119L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CET 119L, 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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What year was CET 119L registered?

CET 119L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is CET 119L safe to buy?

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