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BNV 18B

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,898 mi
Last recorded68,898 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNV 18B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,898 miles

Wetness behind the OSR Brake back plate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,158 miles

drivers seat has play at mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,935 miles

suspension lowered

Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,923 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

suspension lowered

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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BNV 18B is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 BNV 18B, 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 54 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 BNV 18B registered?

BNV 18B is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is BNV 18B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNV 18B shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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