MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,435 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
165/15 front 195/15 rear
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres getting low on tread
o/s/f seat covering wearing
possible dip switch fault
slight movement in top susp. bush
slight twist in o/s/f flexi brake pipe
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air freshner on int. mirror
o/s/f seat covering wearing
slight kink in n/s/f flexi brake pipe
underside of car has surface rust in places
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
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FJH 979K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 FJH 979K, 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 FJH 979K registered?
FJH 979K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1972.
Is FJH 979K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJH 979K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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