MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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BFR 349L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BFR 349L, 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.
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What year was BFR 349L registered?
BFR 349L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is BFR 349L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFR 349L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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