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CTV 327K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 327K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,856 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle heavily welded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,650 miles

Front cross member area corroded

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

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

Several sections of bodyfloor area are corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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CTV 327K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTV 327K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTV 327K?

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What year was CTV 327K registered?

CTV 327K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CTV 327K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 327K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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