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BLJ 666L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 666L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,154 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front seat backs worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,099 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 98,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,079 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil stain on o/s/r backplate of brake drum. cannot check if oil has entered and contaminated drum.o/s/r brake did lock out and roller test

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 97,931 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BLJ 666L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLJ 666L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLJ 666L registered?

BLJ 666L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BLJ 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 666L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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