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CNK 412K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,443 mi
Last recorded27,443 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNK 412K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 27,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,849 miles

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Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight noise from the near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 15,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside step corroded

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 15,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside step corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 107,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at both front top ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2008 5,775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 5,775 miles

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 98,888 miles

CORRION BY BRAKE SLAVE CYLINDER

UNDER FLOOR HOLED

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 92,994 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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CNK 412K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CNK 412K, 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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CNK 412K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 1972.

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