MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play rear wheel bearings
n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode
rear wheel bearings have slight play
battery starting to full out.
front cross member starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre starting to crack
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery tray damaged
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FHJ 824 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FHJ 824, 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
How do I check the history of FHJ 824?
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What year was FHJ 824 registered?
FHJ 824 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is FHJ 824 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FHJ 824 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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