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CKE 833K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,052 mi
Last recorded35,052 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKE 833K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013

surface corrision on chassis

Pass 21 May 2012 29,868 miles

gearbox mounting broken

Fail 4 May 2012 29,854 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,837 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,837 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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CKE 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CKE 833K, 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 CKE 833K registered?

CKE 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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