MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
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FBD 503L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FBD 503L, 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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How do I check the history of FBD 503L?
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What year was FBD 503L registered?
FBD 503L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is FBD 503L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBD 503L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FBD 503L have outstanding finance?
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