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ExpiredMileage
17,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
horn sounds when main beam is selected.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf floor badly corroded but not within specified area
osr and nsr anti roll bar links rubbers are worn
slight foot brake travel rear shoes are worn low
slight play in the upper steering column
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nsf floor badly corroded but not within specified area
osr and nsr anti roll bar links rubbers are worn
slight foot brake travel rear shoes are worn low
slight play in the upper steering column
front brake imbalance 22% (fail if above 25%). advise inspection/adjustment.
travel on service & park brake adjustment required.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
travel on service & park brake, adjustment required.
nearside front tyre close to suspension, likely to rub when cornering.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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FKR 160L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FKR 160L, 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 FKR 160L registered?
FKR 160L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.
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