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BDP 334K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 334K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,154 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 64,048 miles

some perishing of rear tyre walls

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,874 miles

Some perishing of both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,838 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BDP 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BDP 334K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDP 334K?

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What year was BDP 334K registered?

BDP 334K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1971.

Is BDP 334K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDP 334K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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