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BHL 385K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHL 385K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,182 miles

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing and all so both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,084 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,871 miles

slight play in front tie bar bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,320 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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BHL 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BHL 385K, 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 BHL 385K registered?

BHL 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BHL 385K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHL 385K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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