MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BJA 361K is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 BJA 361K, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BJA 361K registered?
BJA 361K is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 1982.
Is BJA 361K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJA 361K 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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