MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine oil leak
slight play at steering wheel
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch/heel board (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
slight play at steering wheel
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
areas of fresh repairs noticed to vehicle structure
areas of surface rust noticed under vehicle but no corrosion noticed in prescribed areas
o/s/f seat belt stualk a little worn but functions ok
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
areas of fresh repairs noticed to vehicle structure
areas of surface rust noticed under vehicle but no corrosion noticed in prescribed areas
o/s/f seat belt stualk a little worn but functions ok
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FFW 841L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FFW 841L, 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 FFW 841L registered?
FFW 841L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1973.
Is FFW 841L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFW 841L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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