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CFA 468L

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFA 468L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,174 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CFA 468L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 CFA 468L, 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 55 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 CFA 468L?

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What year was CFA 468L registered?

CFA 468L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CFA 468L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFA 468L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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