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BAM 202H

1974 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beatle52,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 202H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2007 55,336 miles

Extensive welding under car

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,336 miles

Extensive welding under car

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,657 miles

Body and chassis has extensive weld patchs

Both headlamp reflectors starting to dull

Fail 28 Nov 2006 54,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body and chassis has extensive weld patchs

Both headlamp reflectors starting to dull

Pass 2 Dec 2005 53,984 miles

Evidence of extensive chassis & floor pan repairs

Fail 18 Nov 2005 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Evidence of extensive chassis & floor pan repairs

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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BAM 202H is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 52,226 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 Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAM 202H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAM 202H?

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What year was BAM 202H registered?

BAM 202H is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 12 August 1974.

Is BAM 202H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 202H shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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