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FKK 618L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,857 mi
Last recorded5,857 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKK 618L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 5,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

body has slight corrosion(all over)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 5,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 5,568 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 5,352 miles

front bumper loose on fixing point

Pass 9 Dec 2014 5,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear inner arch in engine bay corroded

offside rear inner arch in engine bay corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 5,019 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear inner arch in engine bay corroded

offside rear inner arch in engine bay corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,586 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 4,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 4,328 miles

LOW EFFORT N/S/PARKING BRAKE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

REG.PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 29 Nov 2011 3,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 2,294 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 2,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 1,573 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 1,571 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r inner wing corrodeing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 176 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 174 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 99,578 miles

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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FKK 618L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FKK 618L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKK 618L registered?

FKK 618L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FKK 618L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKK 618L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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