MOT Status
ValidMileage
2,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm TIGHTEN BOLTS. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
vehicle heavily modified
slight corrosion to front lower frame head
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BDC 221K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 BDC 221K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BDC 221K registered?
BDC 221K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1971.
Is BDC 221K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDC 221K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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