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FKO 680L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,142 mi
Last recorded26,142 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 680L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 26,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,135 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 26,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,134 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 26,134 miles

o/s/f door welded to vehicle

o/s/r suspension panel removed and modified

vehicle very low

Fail 25 Apr 2012 26,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,114 miles

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.

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 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.

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