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CHR 961L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,967 mi
Last recorded17,967 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 961L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,967 miles

car underbody excessivley welded and underseild

Fail 3 Aug 2018 17,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,155 miles

both front tyres perishing on walls

Fail 16 Dec 2016 17,149 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,073 miles

N/S/F SEAT RUNNER CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 17,053 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/F SEAT RUNNER CORRODED, LIFT IN SEAT ?

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,018 miles

Advise corrosion in offside rear chassis near to body mount/shock absorber.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 16,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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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CHR 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 CHR 961L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CHR 961L registered?

CHR 961L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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