MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front seat backs worn.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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)
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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?
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