MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis has general welding rear and front
nearside rear and offside front wings starting to corrod
offside running board slightly corroded
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine head blowing
offside running board corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine head blowing
offside running board corroded
Both front inner wheelarches/ floorpans corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FAA 853K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 853K, 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 54 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 853K registered?
FAA 853K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 1972.
Is FAA 853K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAA 853K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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