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FKB 869L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKB 869L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,414 miles

Indicator switch close to steering wheel

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 96,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator switch close to steering wheel

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not park properly (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator lever is close to steering wheel and is possible to catch when turning wheel

offside front seat mechanism is worn, seat is becoming insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,370 miles

indicator stalk to close to steering wheel

nearside wiper arm/linkage badly worn

offside wiper arm/linkage badly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 95,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

indicator stalk to close to steering wheel

nearside wiper arm/linkage badly worn

offside wiper arm/linkage badly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,515 miles

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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FKB 869L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKB 869L, 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 FKB 869L?

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What year was FKB 869L registered?

FKB 869L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is FKB 869L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKB 869L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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