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31,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended
Front top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended
top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
top strut mounts have some lift when suspension suspended
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall long deep split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust under tray insecure
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear hand brake cable not returning fully to it stop on caliper
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres perished
lhf tyre wearing on inner edge
front discs pitted n/s sill damaged
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B1 FJL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2003 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 73,703 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 B1 FJL, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was B1 FJL registered?
B1 FJL is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2003.
Is B1 FJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B1 FJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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