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CNU 10L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNU 10L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 97,926 miles

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened lower arm mounting repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/camber bolt movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 97,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached lock tabs (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached lock tabs (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working all x4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened lower arm mounting repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush/camber bolt movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,349 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,348 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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CNU 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CNU 10L, 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 CNU 10L registered?

CNU 10L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is CNU 10L safe to buy?

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