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FLG 933K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,900 mi
Last recorded18,900 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 933K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,900 miles

REAR SUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SOME NEW COSMETIC PANELLS UNDERSIDE WELDED SEAMS NOT CONTINUOUS.

SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION SHOWING ON BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Fail 29 May 2015 18,870 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SOME NEW COSMETIC PANELLS UNDERSIDE WELDED SEAMS NOT CONTINUOUS.

SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION SHOWING ON BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Pass 30 May 2014 18,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,214 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,147 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,887 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 7,887 miles

Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,608 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 933K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FLG 933K, 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 FLG 933K registered?

FLG 933K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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