MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
walls on front tyers cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
park brake travel needs adjusting
repair at nearside front wheelarch to bulkhead not welded
both rear inner wings slight corrrosion
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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BAB 451M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 BAB 451M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAB 451M registered?
BAB 451M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 1974.
Is BAB 451M safe to buy?
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