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FKM 924L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKM 924L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 67,667 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,685 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 65,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,677 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,542 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,290 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,290 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 64,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,381 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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FKM 924L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FKM 924L, 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 FKM 924L registered?

FKM 924L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1972.

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