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FLV 925L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

12,466 mi
Last recorded12,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 925L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,466 miles

Oil leak

n/s front suspesion seal damaged

oil around n/s rear backplate

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2014 12,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front suspesion seal damaged

oil around n/s rear backplate

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 9,756 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

front brake balance close to limits

o/s handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Fail 28 May 2013 9,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

front brake balance close to limits

o/s handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Fail 22 Apr 2013 9,742 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,251 miles

Oil leak

slight blow exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2012 6,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight blow exhaust

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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FLV 925L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 FLV 925L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLV 925L?

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What year was FLV 925L registered?

FLV 925L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is FLV 925L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 925L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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