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CSJ 335L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSJ 335L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bracket broken (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,571 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing outer edges.

Advise osr body mount broken, body still adequately mounted/supported.

Advise slight play at steering box arm.

Advise slight play ns halfshaft (end float)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,813 miles

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint boot leaking grease

play detected at lower steering box arm

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,227 miles

non standard tailpipe fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2014 44,227 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard tailpipe fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,737 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

slight play/movement at at upper steering column

Fail 8 May 2009 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floor in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 43,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front floor in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 43,474 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 43,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,303 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

left hand inner sill holed & corroded

running boards insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 43,255 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both running boards corroded but not in a prescibed area.

Spotlights coming on when main beam on.

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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CSJ 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 CSJ 335L, 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.

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What year was CSJ 335L registered?

CSJ 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is CSJ 335L safe to buy?

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