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BHJ 452S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,181 mi
Last recorded12,181 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 452S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 12,181 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 12,180 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,238 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 7,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,926 miles

nearside front brake pads low

Fail 29 Apr 2015 6,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,770 miles

horn note weak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 6,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 6,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 4,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 4,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,114 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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BHJ 452S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 BHJ 452S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHJ 452S registered?

BHJ 452S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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