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BKT 616K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKT 616K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,891 miles

steering towing in. customer advised

vehicle body shell rusted.. rat look..

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,569 miles

front tyres weather cracking on sidewalls

suspension and underside of vehicle surface rusted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,835 miles

modified vehicle..backseats and body removed..vehicle in primer..work in progress...

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,831 miles

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...

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,688 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,688 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 73,245 miles

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?

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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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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