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CPV 708L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,955 mi
Last recorded32,955 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 708L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 32,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,186 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

slightly rusty body in some areas

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 26,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,598 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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CPV 708L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CPV 708L, 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

How do I check the history of CPV 708L?

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What year was CPV 708L registered?

CPV 708L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is CPV 708L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPV 708L shows 7 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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