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CTG 332J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,939 mi
Last recorded12,939 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTG 332J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r andn/s/r tyre walls perishing cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2008 12,899 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,338 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 11,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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CTG 332J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CTG 332J, 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 CTG 332J registered?

CTG 332J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is CTG 332J safe to buy?

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