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CKR 154K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 154K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,235 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 22,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,658 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,333 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 21,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,477 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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CKR 154K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CKR 154K, 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 154K registered?

CKR 154K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CKR 154K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKR 154K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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