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CKT 280K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKT 280K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 66,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front speedo cable fouling on steering arm

Nearside Front track rod end castle nut split pin missing

Nearside Rear fluid leaking from brake drum

parking brake pulls to the stop

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,469 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front inner rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to o/s front inner rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 61,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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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CKT 280K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CKT 280K, 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

How do I check the history of CKT 280K?

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What year was CKT 280K registered?

CKT 280K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is CKT 280K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKT 280K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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