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852 FLB

1963 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,857 mi
Last recorded44,857 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration852 FLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 44,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 44,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 44,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,382 miles

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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852 FLB is a 1963 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 852 FLB, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 852 FLB registered?

852 FLB is a 1963 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 March 1963.

Is 852 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 852 FLB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 852 FLB have outstanding finance?

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