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CNB 200M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,033 mi
Last recorded48,033 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 200M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,715 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,520 miles

engine smokey after idle

rear brake linnings low

Fail 25 Mar 2010 27,517 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

engine exhaust becoming blue smokey

offside front wheel bearing not checked

rear nearside offside brake linnings low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,292 miles

Both the rear axle gaiters are becoming perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,048 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear drive shaft gaiters are becoming perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The drivers side windscreen washer is becoming poor

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,747 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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CNB 200M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 CNB 200M, 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 53 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 CNB 200M registered?

CNB 200M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is CNB 200M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNB 200M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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