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CFJ 631T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,550 mi
Last recorded4,550 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFJ 631T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 4,550 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 3,546 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front subframe slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering idler

Fail 22 Oct 2014 3,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Oct 2013 2,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 2,935 miles

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

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 1,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,883 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,532 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009
Fail 13 Oct 2009

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2006 92,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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CFJ 631T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 CFJ 631T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFJ 631T registered?

CFJ 631T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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