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BDT 672N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,034 mi
Last recorded53,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDT 672N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side and off side rear suspension mount slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 53,034 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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BDT 672N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 BDT 672N, 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 52 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 BDT 672N?

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What year was BDT 672N registered?

BDT 672N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BDT 672N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDT 672N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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