MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play on front seats
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BBK 597M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 BBK 597M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BBK 597M registered?
BBK 597M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1973.
Is BBK 597M safe to buy?
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