MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres cracked and perished.
Corrosion to o/s step.
Corrosion to rear valance.
Front wings corroded.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres cracked and perished.(tyres ten years old)
Corrosion to o/s side step.
Corrosion to rear valance.
Front wings corroded.
Slight play in all wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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FGV 356L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 FGV 356L, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FGV 356L registered?
FGV 356L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is FGV 356L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGV 356L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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