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BAB 547H

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beetle42,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 547H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,745 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

slight corrosion to front frame head

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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BAB 547H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 42,944 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 BAB 547H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAB 547H registered?

BAB 547H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is BAB 547H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 547H shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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