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BHY 141H

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,269 mi
Last recorded17,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 141H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,269 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 17,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,575 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jun 2009 14,488 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,703 miles

steering box damp with oil

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 90,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,913 miles

n/s/rear outer constant velocity joint boot split open

o/s/rear inner constant velocity joint boot split open

suspect fitting of drivers seat(secure at the moment)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 6,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

charging light on

n/s/rear outerconstant velocity joint boot split open

offside rear inner constant velocity joint boot split open

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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BHY 141H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 BHY 141H, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHY 141H registered?

BHY 141H is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is BHY 141H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 141H shows 9 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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