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BLJ 983K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 983K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,127 miles

Nearside front steering has slight movement

Offside Front tyre poor

Offside front steering has slight movement

Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre old advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shocks bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,770 miles

front shock absorber bushes poor

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shock absorber bushes poor

Fail 10 Aug 2019 76,766 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission onto rear shoes and tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,637 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,637 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,243 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside washer jet not providing water to the windscreen.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,627 miles

off side rear brake back plate slight dampness

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 71,599 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,371 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres 155 and rear tyres 165

n/s/r back plate contaminated

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,385 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 983K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 983K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLJ 983K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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