MOT Status
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86,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/r wheel arch
wear o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r wheel arch
wear o/s/r wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FFA 71L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 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 FFA 71L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FFA 71L?
You can check the full history of FFA 71L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FFA 71L registered?
FFA 71L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 1973.
Is FFA 71L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFA 71L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FFA 71L have outstanding finance?
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