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BOO 64R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,472 mi
Last recorded40,472 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 64R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,287 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 40,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,154 miles

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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BOO 64R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOO 64R, 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.

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What year was BOO 64R registered?

BOO 64R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 February 1977.

Is BOO 64R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 64R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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