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BNW 127J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,331 mi
Last recorded29,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNW 127J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 29,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,259 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 27,538 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,798 miles

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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BNW 127J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNW 127J, 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

How do I check the history of BNW 127J?

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What year was BNW 127J registered?

BNW 127J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BNW 127J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNW 127J shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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