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BLG 240M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 240M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 73,457 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 73,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in the rear wheels.

Pass 10 May 2007 67,798 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 64,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,054 miles

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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BLG 240M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 BLG 240M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLG 240M registered?

BLG 240M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is BLG 240M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 240M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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