MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s wiper hitting window seal
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s wiper hitting window seal
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BPU 850L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 BPU 850L, 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 53 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 BPU 850L?
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What year was BPU 850L registered?
BPU 850L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1973.
Is BPU 850L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPU 850L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BPU 850L have outstanding finance?
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