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FCY 361K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,607 mi
Last recorded79,607 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 361K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,607 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance corrsion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 79,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance corrsion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,508 miles

Extensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Passenger seat removed.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,071 miles

nsf wheeel bearing has slight play

nsr tyre perished

osf sill slightly corroded

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2013 79,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf wheeel bearing has slight play

nsr tyre perished

osf sill slightly corroded

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

slight movement in front seat runners

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

vehicle has had lots of previous welding repairs,abit untidy but secure and well undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,991 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 77,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs...

Fail 25 Apr 2009 77,983 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

front subframe mounts poor condition

general underside and body corrosion

heavy corrosion to front pannel

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brakes slight imbalance

underside of vehicle heavily under seald

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,591 miles

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

corrosion to both front door shuts

corrosion to floor

play at steering wheel

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion to both front door shuts

corrosion to floor

play at steering wheel

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 74,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FCY 361K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCY 361K, 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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FCY 361K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

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