MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT SPARE WHEEL HOLDER CORRODED & HOLED /BOOT FLOOR
UNDERBODY PATCH WELDED
floor suspension & chassis patch welded
T.R.E boots very cracked
corroded & holed front wheel well
flexy hoses corroded @ ferrules
floor corroded & patched @ rear suspension mountings
front suspension subframe corroded & patched
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
T.R.E boots very cracked
corroded & holed front wheel well
flexy hoses corroded @ ferrules
floor corroded & patched @ rear suspension mountings
front suspension subframe corroded & patched
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BBT 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BBT 517K, 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.
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What year was BBT 517K registered?
BBT 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1972.
Is BBT 517K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBT 517K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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