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CPJ 966H

1970 Volkswagen Beatle

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beatle43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 966H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,554 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,542 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise front anti roll bar touching axle beam(not central?)

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise oil leak offside rear hub evident by brake back plate

Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,467 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise front anti roll bar touching axle beam(not central?)

advise front wipers slight smearing

advise oil leak offside rear hub evident by brake back plate

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,464 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 39,408 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,196 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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CPJ 966H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPJ 966H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPJ 966H registered?

CPJ 966H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is CPJ 966H safe to buy?

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