MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,789 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
O/S & N/S headlamp patterns partly diffused but not likely to dazzle other road users
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S front reading 50, N/S front reading 100 (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S & N/S headlamp patterns partly diffused but not likely to dazzle other road users
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Corrosion to front of bonnet and offside rear wing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Several patches welded to vehicle
Corrosion to front of bonnet and offside rear wing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Several patches welded to vehicle
corrosion to front of bonnet
nearside mirror glass missing
rear window cannot be seen through
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion to front of bonnet
nearside mirror glass missing
rear window cannot be seen through
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FEL 715L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FEL 715L, 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 FEL 715L registered?
FEL 715L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 1973.
Is FEL 715L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FEL 715L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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