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BNC 325M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 325M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,012 miles

heavy undersealed floor,

unable to see parts of sills due to cover sills

Fail 26 Jan 2010 90,009 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

unable to test sill flanges for welding due to cover sills,heavy underseal on parts of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 99,099 miles

front registration plate broken

offside rear and nearside front tyres inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,099 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front registration plate broken

offside rear and nearside front tyres inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2007 99,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat back rest tilt mechanism inoperative

front registration plate cracked

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2007 99,099 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drivers seat back rest tilt mechanism inoperative

front registration plate cracked

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2005 99,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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BNC 325M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BNC 325M, 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

How do I check the history of BNC 325M?

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What year was BNC 325M registered?

BNC 325M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is BNC 325M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNC 325M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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