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CRL 404K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,357 mi
Last recorded12,357 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 404K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 12,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 10,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 8,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 5,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 4,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 4,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 3,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 1,496 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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CRL 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CRL 404K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRL 404K?

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What year was CRL 404K registered?

CRL 404K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is CRL 404K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRL 404K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRL 404K have outstanding finance?

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