MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside & offside (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross beam axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FKJ 934L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FKJ 934L, 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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FKJ 934L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 1972.
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