MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes require adjusting
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres and o/s/rear tyres cracking
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
spare tyre cracked
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
spare tyre cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BWF 761K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 BWF 761K, 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.
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What year was BWF 761K registered?
BWF 761K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1972.
Is BWF 761K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWF 761K shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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