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BFA 247L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,472 mi
Last recorded22,472 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 247L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 22,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,410 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 22,399 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for BFA 247L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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