MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
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)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
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
steering box damp with oil
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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