MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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CHA 290K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 CHA 290K, 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.
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How do I check the history of CHA 290K?
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What year was CHA 290K registered?
CHA 290K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 1971.
Is CHA 290K safe to buy?
The MOT history for CHA 290K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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