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FKJ 934L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 934L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,688 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,601 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,601 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,589 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,357 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 79,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,271 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,271 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,598 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,560 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,560 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,895 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,992 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 19,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 3,014 miles

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)

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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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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