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CKR 141K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,109 mi
Last recorded50,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 141K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,065 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,065 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,995 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,995 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip and main (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

brake drum contaminated by oil both rear (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,363 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 49,081 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CKR 141K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CKR 141K, 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 CKR 141K registered?

CKR 141K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CKR 141K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKR 141K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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