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FAY 943L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,379 mi
Last recorded49,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 943L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,056 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,507 miles

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 943L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAY 943L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAY 943L?

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What year was FAY 943L registered?

FAY 943L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is FAY 943L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 943L shows 10 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 FAY 943L have outstanding finance?

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