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BNP 359M

1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,436 mi
Last recorded42,436 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle46,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 359M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 42,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Chassis has slight corrosion

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2015 42,341 miles

engine wet with oil

front chassis corroded

previous welding carried out to underbody suspension

steering damper wet

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,226 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine wet with oil.

front chassis corroded.

previous welding carried out to underbody/suspension.

steering damper wet.

underbody corroded.

Pass 21 May 2014 42,101 miles

chassis and floor pans showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs

floor pans showing signs of corrosion ,previous signs of repairs

previous repairs to front inner wings

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 16 May 2014 42,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis and floor pans showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs

floor pans showing signs of corrosion ,previous signs of repairs

previous repairs to front inner wings

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,076 miles

slight play in steering box

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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BNP 359M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BNP 359M, 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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What year was BNP 359M registered?

BNP 359M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is BNP 359M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNP 359M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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