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FKE 152L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

18,861 mi
Last recorded18,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 152L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,719 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 16,719 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 14,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 14,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,015 miles

235/75x15 tyres fitted to rear. 205/75x15 tyres fitted to front.

Battery is insecure

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion noted in several places in body - not considered excessive at time of test.

Slight corrosion noted on front brake discs.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 11,015 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

235/75x15 tyres fitted to rear. 205/75x15 tyres fitted to front.

Battery is insecure

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight corrosion noted in several places in body - not considered excessive at time of test.

Slight corrosion noted on front brake discs.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 10,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres 205/75x15, Rear tyres 235/75x15.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion both inner heater chanels

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,018 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake check and adjust

mud covering underbody and suspension areas

Fail 18 Nov 2008 9,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

mud covering underbody and suspension areas

Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,817 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 5,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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FKE 152L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKE 152L, 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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FKE 152L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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