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CJK 698

1955 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,396 mi
Last recorded13,396 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle29,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJK 698
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,396 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 12,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,620 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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CJK 698 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1955 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 29,964 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 CJK 698, 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 71 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJK 698 registered?

CJK 698 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1955.

Is CJK 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJK 698 shows 5 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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