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FKO 678L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 678L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,177 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,451 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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FKO 678L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FKO 678L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKO 678L registered?

FKO 678L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is FKO 678L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKO 678L shows 6 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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