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FGK 545T

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGK 545T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,688 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 47,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 45,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 45,204 miles

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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FGK 545T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 FGK 545T, 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 48 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 FGK 545T?

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What year was FGK 545T registered?

FGK 545T is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is FGK 545T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGK 545T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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