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FMA 916K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 916K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,723 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 96,723 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,611 miles

Oil leak

front axle beam is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,301 miles

n/s and o/s front floor area,s are showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r hub is showing signs of oil

Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 90,409 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 90,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 90,316 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMA 916K registered?

FMA 916K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is FMA 916K safe to buy?

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