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BOC 605A

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,226 mi
Last recorded46,226 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 605A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,845 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,125 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 13 Oct 2007 34,992 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,239 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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BOC 605A is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BOC 605A, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOC 605A registered?

BOC 605A is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BOC 605A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOC 605A shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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