MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel well corroded not in any prescribed area
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Front suspension retaining device ineffective both bottom ball joints (2.5.A.4)
Front suspension retaining device missing both front tack rod end (2.5.A.4)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare wheel well corroded not in any prescribed area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BDD 901K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BDD 901K, 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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How do I check the history of BDD 901K?
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What year was BDD 901K registered?
BDD 901K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1972.
Is BDD 901K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDD 901K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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