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BHR 922L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,453 mi
Last recorded16,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHR 922L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 16,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 16,349 miles

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 9 May 2015 16,349 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 7 May 2014 15,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 15,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 15,021 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 15,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

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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BHR 922L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BHR 922L, 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.

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What year was BHR 922L registered?

BHR 922L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is BHR 922L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHR 922L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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