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BVY 466K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVY 466K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 41,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 41,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 41,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,925 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

floor chassis rusty in places

front anti roll bar clips rusty

Pass 3 May 2006 40,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body chassis rust under underseal

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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BVY 466K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVY 466K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVY 466K registered?

BVY 466K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is BVY 466K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVY 466K shows 12 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.

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