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CWP 656S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

4,703 mi
Last recorded4,703 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 656S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 4,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Fail 4 Dec 2018 4,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2017 3,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 2,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 2,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 1,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 1,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 1,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 1,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,140 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 95,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,586 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 92,586 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 92,511 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,113 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 88,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 88,385 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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CWP 656S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 CWP 656S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWP 656S registered?

CWP 656S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 1977.

Is CWP 656S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 656S shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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