MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight free play felt at steering wheel
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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FMA 35F is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 51,989 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 FMA 35F, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FMA 35F registered?
FMA 35F is a 1997 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is FMA 35F safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMA 35F shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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