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CVY 563K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

264 mi
Last recorded264 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVY 563K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 259 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 255 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 7,146 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,537 miles

hazard light switch has tempary fixing

rear fog light has tempary fixing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 5,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 4,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 4,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insicure

both front indicators look like temperary fit

rear fog light looks like temperary fit

Pass 15 Jul 2006 350 miles

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 563K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CVY 563K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CVY 563K?

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What year was CVY 563K registered?

CVY 563K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is CVY 563K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVY 563K 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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