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BBH 223P

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,476 mi
Last recorded31,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 223P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,176 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 31,052 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,726 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,726 miles

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

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BBH 223P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 BBH 223P, 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 51 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 BBH 223P registered?

BBH 223P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is BBH 223P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 223P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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