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BAG 169S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,938 mi
Last recorded37,938 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 169S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheelbearing

rust on inner wings

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rust on inner wings

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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BAG 169S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 BAG 169S, 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 49 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 BAG 169S registered?

BAG 169S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BAG 169S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 169S 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.

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