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FFW 679L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,919 mi
Last recorded56,919 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFW 679L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 56,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,548 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,564 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,172 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,997 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,840 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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FFW 679L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FFW 679L, 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

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What year was FFW 679L registered?

FFW 679L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is FFW 679L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFW 679L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFW 679L have outstanding finance?

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