MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering towing in. customer advised
vehicle body shell rusted.. rat look..
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inboard (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inboard (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s and n/s front tyres sidewalls cracking
wiper blade rubbers splitting
front tyres weather cracking on sidewalls
suspension and underside of vehicle surface rusted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres surface cracking..
suspension and underside of vehicle surface rusted
modified vehicle..backseats and body removed..vehicle in primer..work in progress...
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
modified beetle..rear of body and rear seats removed...
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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BKT 616K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 BKT 616K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BKT 616K registered?
BKT 616K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1972.
Is BKT 616K safe to buy?
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