MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front floor
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside of rear (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on offside (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside of rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre appears to have been run flat
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre shows evidence of being used whilst under-inflated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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FKK 842L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 842L, 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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FKK 842L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1972.
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