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BFH 664N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 664N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,945 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,945 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,139 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 69,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BFH 664N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFH 664N, 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 BFH 664N?

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What year was BFH 664N registered?

BFH 664N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 1974.

Is BFH 664N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 664N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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