MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,931 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BVM 981N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,813 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 BVM 981N, 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 52 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 BVM 981N?
You can check the full history of BVM 981N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BVM 981N registered?
BVM 981N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 1974.
Is BVM 981N safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVM 981N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BVM 981N have outstanding finance?
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