MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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FDG 388L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FDG 388L, 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.
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What year was FDG 388L registered?
FDG 388L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is FDG 388L safe to buy?
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