MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator switch close to steering wheel
Under trays fitted
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
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)
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
indicator stalk to close to steering wheel
nearside wiper arm/linkage badly worn
offside wiper arm/linkage badly worn
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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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.
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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.
Does FKB 869L have outstanding finance?
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