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CPB 91H

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,182 mi
Last recorded1,182 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 91H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 1,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015
Fail 6 Feb 2015

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

braking system modified

fuel system modified

Pass 25 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

braking system modified

fuel system modified

Pass 6 May 2011
Fail 15 Apr 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 54,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise customer to check all steering and suspension locking devises

front flexible brake hoses running close to body

noted welding repairs difficult to check suspect some welded from inside

noted welding to nearside front top suspension mount

rear shock absorber locking devises missing

rear tyres wider than body work

slight dampness around steering box

underbody corroded and weak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,765 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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CPB 91H is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 CPB 91H, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPB 91H registered?

CPB 91H is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CPB 91H safe to buy?

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