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CXD 521H

1970 Volkswagen Beatle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,463 mi
Last recorded39,463 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beatle43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXD 521H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 39,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 39,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 94,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 94,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,380 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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CXD 521H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CXD 521H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CXD 521H registered?

CXD 521H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is CXD 521H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXD 521H shows 9 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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