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FLN 905J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLN 905J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 99,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,899 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,691 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 97,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,771 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,180 miles

Advise inspection and adjustment of front brakes

Chassis repairs have been carried out but suspect poorly

Fail 9 Dec 2010 91,180 miles

Advise inspection and adjustment of front brakes

Chassis repairs have been carried out but suspect poorly

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,679 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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FLN 905J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 FLN 905J, 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 55 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 FLN 905J registered?

FLN 905J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is FLN 905J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLN 905J shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLN 905J have outstanding finance?

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