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BFL 873K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,871 mi
Last recorded9,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 873K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2014 9,871 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 9,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,841 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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BFL 873K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFL 873K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFL 873K?

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What year was BFL 873K registered?

BFL 873K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is BFL 873K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 873K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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