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BFN 541K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,916 mi
Last recorded66,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFN 541K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,916 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle side wall fouling suspension componant on full right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front horn mounting insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 66,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,874 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,874 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,546 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,082 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,651 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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BFN 541K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFN 541K, 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

How do I check the history of BFN 541K?

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What year was BFN 541K registered?

BFN 541K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is BFN 541K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFN 541K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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