MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake flex ferrules corroding
fuel hose to engine cracked
leak on nearside front washer pipe when under pressure
slight play in front wheel bearings
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake flex ferrules corroding
fuel hoses to engine cracking
slight play in front wheel bearings
fuel pipes cracking
oil leak
protective coating coming off of brake pipes
battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake fluid reservoir cap split
fuel cap seal slightly cracked
fuel hoses to carburettor cracked
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BLF 835S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 BLF 835S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BLF 835S registered?
BLF 835S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BLF 835S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLF 835S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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