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FKK 842L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,836 mi
Last recorded67,836 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKK 842L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front floor

Pass 15 May 2021 64,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 63,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,154 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside of rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 62,154 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre appears to have been run flat

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,510 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,510 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,190 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,190 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,588 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 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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What year was FKK 842L registered?

FKK 842L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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