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BNG 923J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,962 mi
Last recorded58,962 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 923J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise all 4 tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,673 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,140 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Oil leak

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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BNG 923J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNG 923J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNG 923J registered?

BNG 923J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is BNG 923J safe to buy?

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