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BND 544N

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,598 mi
Last recorded99,598 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBND 544N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 99,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner where arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

under car, under sealed over rusty floor front to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,389 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Pedal box mounting (floor) (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush poor repair (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,347 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,625 miles

corrosion present throughout vehicle underbody, heavilly undersealed .

slight cracking in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls

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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BND 544N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BND 544N, 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.

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BND 544N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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