MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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no passenger seat fitted at time of test.
no windscreen fitted at time of test.
no windscreen wipers fitted at time of test.
no wings fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose both nuts (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose both nuts loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
no passenger seat fitted at time of test.
no windscreen fitted at time of test.
no windscreen wipers fitted at time of test.
no wings fitted at time of test.
no wings fitted at time of test
no wipers fitted at time of test
on windscreen fitted at time of test
slight leak of oil on rear n/s brake drum
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BHW 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BHW 204J, 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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What year was BHW 204J registered?
BHW 204J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1971.
Is BHW 204J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHW 204J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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