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CFU 103L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,698 mi
Last recorded12,698 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFU 103L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 12,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 12,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2016 12,698 miles

rear brake hoses ferules corroding

Pass 19 May 2015 12,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

speedometer needle not working

Fail 19 May 2015 12,898 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

speedometer needle not working

Pass 30 May 2014 11,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 May 2014 11,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,176 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 19,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

underside vehicle very heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2005 17,902 miles

the whole underside of vehicle has been extensively patched up at the time of test no more corrosion was visible

Fail 8 Aug 2005 17,892 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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CFU 103L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CFU 103L, 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.

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What year was CFU 103L registered?

CFU 103L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is CFU 103L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFU 103L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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