MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cannot access welding to floor/sill sections as covered with silicone sealer & paint slight corrosion to n/s & o/s rear suspension beam front suspension beam fixing slightly corroded
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
cannot access welding to floor pans/sills etc as covered with silicone sealent & paint
front suspension beam fixing slightly corroded
o/s front seatbelt twisted
slight corrosion around n/s & o/s rear suspnsion beam
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
cannot access welding to floor pans/sills etc as covered with silicone sealent & paint
front suspension beam fixing slightly corroded
o/s front seatbelt twisted
slight corrosion around n/s & o/s rear suspnsion beam
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FKL 744L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 FKL 744L, 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 FKL 744L registered?
FKL 744L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.
Is FKL 744L safe to buy?
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