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CJN 744K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,249 mi
Last recorded41,249 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJN 744K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 40,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,427 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CJN 744K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CJN 744K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJN 744K registered?

CJN 744K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is CJN 744K safe to buy?

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