MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
front axle beam is slightly corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear axle leaking?
nearside rear bumper/bar insecure
unable to open bonnet
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear bumper/bar insecure
unable to open bonnet
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s and o/s floor panels and outer box sections are corroding
n/s/r brake back plate has signs of dampness
o/s and n/s front floor edges to kick panels are corroding
n/s and o/s front floor area,s are showing signs of corrosion
n/s/r hub is showing signs of oil
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f inner wing panel along the bottom is corroding
o/s outer box section is showing signs of corrosion
o/s/f floor is slightly corroded
o/s/r driveshaft inner boot is split and leaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
signs of corrosion n/s/f kick panel and o/s/f floor pan and box section
signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch panels
signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s sill panels
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FMA 916K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FMA 916K, 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 FMA 916K registered?
FMA 916K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.
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