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CKR 142K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,740 mi
Last recorded14,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKR 142K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 14,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 14,519 miles

steering damper slight seep of oil

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,472 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,100 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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CKR 142K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKR 142K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKR 142K registered?

CKR 142K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is CKR 142K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKR 142K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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