MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides ----front ----floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure steering mounting bolts louse (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle bolt missing (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer axle pivot mounting (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both sides ----front ----floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
o/s wiper blade starting to spilt
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BSZ 6971 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 BSZ 6971, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of BSZ 6971?
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What year was BSZ 6971 registered?
BSZ 6971 is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is BSZ 6971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BSZ 6971 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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