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FCX 335L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCX 335L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,508 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 65,508 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,808 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,807 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,134 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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FCX 335L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 FCX 335L, 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 53 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 FCX 335L?

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What year was FCX 335L registered?

FCX 335L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is FCX 335L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCX 335L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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