MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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?
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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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