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FDD 126L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,274 mi
Last recorded9,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 126L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 9,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

there are non prescribed areas that are extensively corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,176 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 7,176 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 6,480 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 5,221 miles

corrosion ib OS seal skirt

corrosion in OSR wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2006 4,423 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 4,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s ball joint seal split

nearside rear jacking piont corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

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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FDD 126L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FDD 126L, 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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What year was FDD 126L registered?

FDD 126L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is FDD 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDD 126L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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