MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion all underside
some light corrosion to underside
both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm
both rear wheel bearings needs resetting
engine oil leaks
rust started on o/s/r inner wheel arch to chassie rail
wear on o/s/f seat frame
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
SOME CORROSION UNDER BONNET
UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN WELDED IN MANY AREAS SOME APPEAR UN WELDED FROM UNDERSIDE BUT HAVE BEEN WELDED FROM INSIDE OF CAR
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE RIGHT ON LIMIT OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL CUT IN TREAD
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
SOME CORROSION UNDER BONNET
UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN WELDED IN MANY AREAS SOME APPEAR UN WELDED FROM UNDERSIDE BUT HAVE BEEN WELDED FROM INSIDE OF CAR
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE RIGHT ON LIMIT OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL CUT IN TREAD
yes
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVF 684J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BVF 684J, 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.
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What year was BVF 684J registered?
BVF 684J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 1971.
Is BVF 684J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVF 684J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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