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CVY 463K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVY 463K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 82,161 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification corroded body filler present (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2025 82,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle bar slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 22 Mar 2024 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,148 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,923 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,919 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,593 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front floor section (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear floor section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,785 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 757,603 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 71,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,778 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,778 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

bad earth on o/s/r light cluster

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2006 69,757 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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CVY 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CVY 463K, 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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CVY 463K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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