CAH9 - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ExemptGB
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Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 11 MOT tests
A 1976 Volkswagen Beetle registration CAH9, first registered in November 1976, with a silver exterior. The vehicle is powered by a 1,584cc petrol engine. It is MOT exempt, with the latest test conducted on 1 February 2019 and expired on 31 January 2020. The recorded mileage is 88,363 miles. There are no advisory notes from the latest MOT. The car is currently untaxed.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
11
Passed Tests
8
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,363 mi
Expires: 31 January 2020
Passed - 26 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,269 mi
Expires: 25 June 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Tyres Perished on Sidewall
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (2.4.A.3)
Failed - 26 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,269 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
- Major Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Major Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Major Parking brake lever insecure Plastic Outer handle Insecure (3.1.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Tyres Perished on Sidewall
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 15 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,073 mi
Expires: 14 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,795 mi
Expires: 09 October 2013
Failed - 10 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,795 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failed - 13 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,787 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Major Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 24 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,292 mi
Expires: 31 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 23 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,708 mi
Expires: 31 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 01 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,711 mi
Expires: 31 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 14 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,276 mi
Expires: 13 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for CAH9?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of CAH9?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 September 2023.
What are the specifications of CAH9?
This is a 1976 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1584cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of CAH9?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.