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FHR 368D

1966 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Beatle31,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHR 368D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 33,961 miles

Nearside Front brake performance reduced brake balance within requirement.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,431 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,940 miles

Many patches welded to underside of vehicle all have continuous welding most of to a good standard and some that only just meet the requirements for a MOT.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid on back plates is not due to a fluid leak, but resent brake bleeding.

front axle suspention travel limited.

nearside and offside doors have coroded along lower edge and require attention, (side steps protect rough edges) but recomend work needed to door skin.

offside rear hub seal damp but not in contact with brake shoes.

rear bumper missing at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,254 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 28,253 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

wheel carrier/well corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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FHR 368D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 31,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FHR 368D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHR 368D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 August 1966.

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