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BKW 828L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,633 mi
Last recorded50,633 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKW 828L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,633 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion channel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion channel (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,130 miles

front no plate water marked

oil leak engine

play in steering idlers

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,827 miles

oil leak engine

play in steering idlers

various corrision over vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,510 miles

corrision to underside of vehicle

play in steering idlers

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,138 miles

corrision to underside of vehicle

play in front bearings

play in steering idlers

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,627 miles

oil leak engine

play in steering idlers

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,160 miles

play in front bearings

play in steer idlers

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,632 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

1/c/o% high

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,181 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 47,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BKW 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 BKW 828L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKW 828L registered?

BKW 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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The MOT history for BKW 828L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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