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BKX 850K

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKX 850K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 71,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,792 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 70,789 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,233 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,543 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,471 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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