MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,645 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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)
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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.
Is CHL 554K safe to buy?
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