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CHE 11H

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 11H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 72,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,330 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,317 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,080 miles

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,679 miles

both inner cills (heat exchangers) corroded / holed

nearside front shock absorber top rubber split

slight play detected in both front wheels

various corrosion around underside of vehicle (body and chassis areas). front to rear.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,395 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,382 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,298 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,854 miles

Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CHE 11H is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CHE 11H, 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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CHE 11H is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.

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