MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
front tyres perishing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
front tyres perishing
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened front axle beam both sides (2.4.E.4c)
front brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
Front front brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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BKX 850K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKX 850K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BKX 850K registered?
BKX 850K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 September 1971.
Is BKX 850K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BKX 850K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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