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CHL 554K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,645 mi
Last recorded7,645 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHL 554K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 7,645 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 7,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 7,530 miles

Nearside A pillar has a fracture

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bulkhead/ firewall corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 7,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside A pillar has a fracture

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bulkhead/ firewall corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 1,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,891 miles

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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CHL 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHL 554K, 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 CHL 554K registered?

CHL 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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