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CKE 974K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,924 mi
Last recorded42,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKE 974K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,454 miles

Offside Rear SIGNS OF GEAR OIL AT BACKING PLATE.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,454 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear SIGNS OF GEAR OIL AT BACKING PLATE.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,840 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 38,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,283 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,283 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,682 miles

advise new washer switch

n/s/f framehead minor corrosion, advise welding to avoid water ingress

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,734 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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CKE 974K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CKE 974K, 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 974K registered?

CKE 974K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 January 1972.

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