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CKT 425K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKT 425K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,874 miles

slight misting of oil on offside rear brake back plate

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight misting of oil on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,654 miles

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,416 miles

o/s rear hubseal leaking

rear veiw mirror missing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,416 miles

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

o/s rear hubseal leaking

rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 93,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 90,623 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,579 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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CKT 425K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 425K, 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 CKT 425K registered?

CKT 425K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is CKT 425K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKT 425K 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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