MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under body heavily under sealed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
front tyres are slightly perished
underside is much-repaired
steering is slightly notchy
Nail in nearside rear tyre
foot and handbrake travel is long
unerside has many repairs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
underside has many repairs
underside repaired as necesary
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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FKB 870L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FKB 870L, 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 FKB 870L registered?
FKB 870L is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is FKB 870L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FKB 870L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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