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CTX 180J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,663 mi
Last recorded8,663 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTX 180J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 8,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 7,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 7,087 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 6,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 5,891 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cuts in outer wall

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2007 5,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,827 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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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CTX 180J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CTX 180J, 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 CTX 180J?

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What year was CTX 180J registered?

CTX 180J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is CTX 180J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTX 180J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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