MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Wipers slow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Wipers slow
Horn weak
Wipers slow
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
W/wipers - slow.
play front hubs
under side heavely undersealed
underside heavily undersealed
repaired and heavely undersealed
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FDP 144L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FDP 144L, 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 FDP 144L registered?
FDP 144L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1972.
Is FDP 144L safe to buy?
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