MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front floor pan is corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front floorpan is corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front floorpan is corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front floorpan is corroded and holed
Offside rear suspension arm bush is deterioated
Offside rear suspension mounting is corroded
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front floorpan/seal is corroded and holed
Offside rear suspension arm bush is deterioated
Front boot floor is corroded.
Offside front seal/floor is corroded.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front seal/floor is corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both steering arms slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BKM 123K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BKM 123K, 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 BKM 123K registered?
BKM 123K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 1971.
Is BKM 123K safe to buy?
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