MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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