MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroding
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Section above shock absorber heavily corroded/crumbling. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded.
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Section above shock absorber heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FJH 303K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FJH 303K, 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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FJH 303K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.
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