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FHT 881K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,068 mi
Last recorded43,068 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 881K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,068 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,545 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,288 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

several front suspension/steering joint boots perishing.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,817 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 37,379 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 35,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 35,023 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FHT 881K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 FHT 881K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHT 881K registered?

FHT 881K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 February 1972.

Is FHT 881K safe to buy?

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