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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some repairs made at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear flitch panel had major repairs
brakes sharp in use
repairs made to rear floor section
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
repairs made to rear floor section
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake balance at rear poor
Rear some repairs too floor
exhaust blow at near side
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some repairs made to rear and some slight corrosion
Nearside Rear back plate has oil contamination
repairs made to rear end around suspension mounts
Nearside Rear back plate has oil contamination
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
repairs made to rear end around suspension mounts
Nearside Rear hub seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
repairs made too floors front and rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
repairs made too floors front and rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
some repairs made to front and rear
repairs made too underside
underside has had some repairs, and good coat of black
both rear tyres 2007 dot code (aged)
engine oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres 2007 dot code (aged)
engine oil leak
Engine bad hesitation
Rear tyres 7 years old
n/s/ r back plate damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine bad hesitation
Rear tyres 7 years old
n/s/ r back plate damp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R back plate slight damp. Petrol cap seal cracking with age
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/rear hub oil seal leaking possible brake shoes contaminated
o/s/front floor pan to body corroded through
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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FKR 872L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FKR 872L, 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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FKR 872L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 1972.
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