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CKK 290K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,705 mi
Last recorded10,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKK 290K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,705 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 2 Apr 2019 10,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,705 miles

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 21 Nov 2016 10,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 9,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 9,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside sill showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2008 5,602 miles

offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2007 4,465 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2007 4,465 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

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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CKK 290K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CKK 290K, 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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CKK 290K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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