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BHP 674K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 674K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,121 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,540 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,534 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHP 674K registered?

BHP 674K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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