MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both near side tyres and off side fron tyres side wall braking down
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wiper blades torn
damp below brake fluid reservoir
near side mirror cracked
nearside & offside inner wheel arches seams parting
offside front tyre close to axle on full lock
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BKL 648K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BKL 648K, 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 BKL 648K registered?
BKL 648K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 1971.
Is BKL 648K safe to buy?
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