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BHK 943L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,820 mi
Last recorded18,820 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 943L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,970 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 18,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,020 miles

Oil leak

wipers slow

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

wipers slow

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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BHK 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 BHK 943L, 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 53 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 BHK 943L?

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What year was BHK 943L registered?

BHK 943L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 1973.

Is BHK 943L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHK 943L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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