MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Chassis has slight corrosion
Underbody has corrosion
engine wet with oil
front chassis corroded
previous welding carried out to underbody suspension
steering damper wet
underbody corroded
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.
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
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
slight play in steering box
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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