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FLG 113K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 113K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,197 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 61,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,859 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,682 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,074 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,753 miles

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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FLG 113K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FLG 113K, 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

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What year was FLG 113K registered?

FLG 113K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is FLG 113K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLG 113K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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