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BIB 2419

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 2419
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,353 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 92,327 miles

Axle beam distorted and corroded (2.5.A.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated buckle (5.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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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BIB 2419 is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 BIB 2419, 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 51 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 BIB 2419 registered?

BIB 2419 is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is BIB 2419 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIB 2419 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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