MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle extremely low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion outside of prescribed areas
exhaust very loud
underside of vehicle tatty
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Suspension has been lowered
Boot has temporary strap to secure closed - no catch fitted
Drivers & Passengers seat frames have slight play
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front doors outter handles removed = access via electronic remote control
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering wheel has no covering (chain link style wheel)
Temporary side repeaters fitted
o/s/f door welded to vehicle
o/s/r suspension panel removed and modified
vehicle very low
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
o/s/f door welded to vehicle
o/s/r suspension panel removed and modified
vehicle very low
o/s/f door welded to vehicle
o/s/r suspension panel removed and modified
surface corrosion on front a-frame panel
vehicle very low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKO 680L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FKO 680L, 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
How do I check the history of FKO 680L?
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What year was FKO 680L registered?
FKO 680L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.
Is FKO 680L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FKO 680L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FKO 680L have outstanding finance?
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