MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges dragging the ground (4.11 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) top bush has to much play side to side (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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BHP 674K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 BHP 674K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BHP 674K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.
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