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FHY 735K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,922 mi
Last recorded30,922 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 735K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,922 miles

car has a miss fire

stiff n/s/f suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,912 miles

n/s/f suspensoin stiff

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,905 miles

n/s/f suspension stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f suspension stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,709 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 30,709 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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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FHY 735K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHY 735K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHY 735K?

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What year was FHY 735K registered?

FHY 735K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is FHY 735K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHY 735K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHY 735K have outstanding finance?

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