MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front valance corrsion
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
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.
nsf wheeel bearing has slight play
nsr tyre perished
osf sill slightly corroded
osf wheel bearing has slight play
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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)
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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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