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CDM 534M

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 534M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 97,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,985 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 96,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,233 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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CDM 534M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 CDM 534M, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDM 534M registered?

CDM 534M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is CDM 534M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDM 534M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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