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BVH 110K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,363 mi
Last recorded8,363 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 110K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 8,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2011 8,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 7,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,885 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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BVH 110K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVH 110K, 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

How do I check the history of BVH 110K?

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What year was BVH 110K registered?

BVH 110K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is BVH 110K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVH 110K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVH 110K have outstanding finance?

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