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BAM 574L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,350 mi
Last recorded37,350 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 574L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 35,614 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,285 miles

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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BAM 574L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAM 574L, 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 54 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 BAM 574L registered?

BAM 574L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is BAM 574L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 574L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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