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BHK 948L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,425 mi
Last recorded5,425 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 948L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 5,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 5,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight; under shaker plate conditions (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 5,141 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight; under shaker plate conditions (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 4,896 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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BHK 948L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BHK 948L, 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

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What year was BHK 948L registered?

BHK 948L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is BHK 948L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHK 948L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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