MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
steering arm has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
steering arm has slight play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r brake handbrake slightly low on effort
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
slight fluid contamination on n/s/r brake
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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FIB 35 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FIB 35, 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 FIB 35 registered?
FIB 35 is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1971.
Is FIB 35 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIB 35 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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