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Nearside Front Body Structure Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body Structure Slight Corrosion Rear of Inner Wheel Arch
Offside Front Body Structure Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch
Offside Front Wing Slight Corrosion
Offside Rear Body Structure Slight Corrosion Rear of Inner Wheel Arch
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body Structure Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body Structure Slight Corrosion Rear of Inner Wheel Arch
Offside Front Body Structure Slight Corrosion Inner Wheel Arch
Offside Front Wing Slight Corrosion
Offside Rear Body Structure Slight Corrosion Rear of Inner Wheel Arch
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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FFU 534L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FFU 534L, 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 FFU 534L registered?
FFU 534L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1973.
Is FFU 534L safe to buy?
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