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ExpiredMileage
33,394 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust and engine exposed, moving parts covered but advise heat insulating tape on exhaust pipes.
Front headlamps have a very slight wobble.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Wheels exposed as per design, presenter assures NT only to be used in the dry.
handbrake almost at full travel.
Exhaust and engine exposed, moving parts covered but advise heat insulating tape on exhaust pipes.
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front headlamps have a very slight wobble.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Wheels exposed as per design, presenter assures NT only to be used in the dry.
handbrake almost at full travel.
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BDH 51L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BDH 51L, 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 BDH 51L registered?
BDH 51L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 1973.
Is BDH 51L safe to buy?
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