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CKM 723K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKM 723K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,670 miles

Oil leak ()

steering damper has a slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 99,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,396 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,778 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 83,495 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT INNER ARCHES IN POOR CONDITION WITH MANY OLD REPAIRS

N/S DOOR CORODED BADLY AT BOTTOM

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BULK HEADS IN POOR CONDITION WITH MANY OLD REPAIRS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION FRONT MOUNTING POINTS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED WITH POSSIBLE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODING

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WING / CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED

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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CKM 723K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CKM 723K, 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 CKM 723K registered?

CKM 723K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 1972.

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