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BAA 350J

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,896 mi
Last recorded30,896 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 350J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,896 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear hub oil seals leaking

offside wiper blade fixed to arm with cable ties

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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BAA 350J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAA 350J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAA 350J registered?

BAA 350J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is BAA 350J safe to buy?

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