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FAY 43L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,901 mi
Last recorded66,901 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 43L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 66,901 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under rear seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated can not be opened for inspection (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front panel/rear panel/ns floor /os floor /nsr shock mount/osr chassis leg split/osf inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake noise ( internal )

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

screen washers not marked

windscreen not fiited properly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,699 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

THERE IS A LOT OF CORROSION AROUND FIXING AND MOUNTING POINTS

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hinge corroded (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing to floor pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

THERE IS A LOT OF CORROSION AROUND FIXING AND MOUNTING POINTS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,852 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,744 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all welding repairs covered with sealer and schutz

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle

front & rear bumpers missing

slight play in steering system

Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front & rear bumpers missing

slight play in steering system

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,880 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f ball joint rubber split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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FAY 43L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAY 43L, 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 FAY 43L registered?

FAY 43L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1972.

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