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FKK 624L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,095 mi
Last recorded27,095 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKK 624L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 27,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,607 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inter action with side lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,038 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2014 25,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2010 25,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all welding underneith of poor quality

nearside rear torsion bar bracket showing advanced signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,334 miles

floor pans have been repaired

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 624L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKK 624L, 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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What year was FKK 624L registered?

FKK 624L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is FKK 624L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKK 624L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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