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BDP 335K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,261 mi
Last recorded12,261 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDP 335K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 11,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 11,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,058 miles

lock nuts on steering adjuster tubes missing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 10,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

lock nuts on steering adjuster tubes missing

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 10,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all tyres perrished

steering arm locking devices missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,940 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,479 miles

Movement in seat base

Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,386 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 8,386 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,359 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 335K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 335K, 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 BDP 335K registered?

BDP 335K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is BDP 335K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDP 335K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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