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CFW 739L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFW 739L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle corrosion o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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CFW 739L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CFW 739L, 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 CFW 739L?

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What year was CFW 739L registered?

CFW 739L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is CFW 739L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFW 739L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFW 739L have outstanding finance?

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