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BHJ 978K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,961 mi
Last recorded28,961 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 978K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 25,498 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,844 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 978K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BHJ 978K, 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

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What year was BHJ 978K registered?

BHJ 978K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is BHJ 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 978K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHJ 978K have outstanding finance?

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