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FAA 729S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,951 mi
Last recorded24,951 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 729S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,951 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 24,929 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 24,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,921 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 22,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,803 miles

Nearside outer step floor area corrossion

Offside Front wheel bearing play

Offside outer floor step area corrossion

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2016 21,803 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer step floor area corrossion

Offside Front wheel bearing play

Offside outer floor step area corrossion

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FAA 729S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 FAA 729S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAA 729S registered?

FAA 729S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is FAA 729S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 729S shows 8 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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