MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sills floor chassi rusty dry as general metal fatige req wax oil
Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
sills floor chassi rusty dry as general metal fatige req wax oil
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
sills floor chassi been weled and blacked through out advise to general metal fatige wax oil in future
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes signs of metal fatige advise to clean all then re inspect then WAX OIL TO PROTECT
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BFA 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 BFA 247L, 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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What year was BFA 247L registered?
BFA 247L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is BFA 247L safe to buy?
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