MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight dampness of oil around axle seals
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight dampness of oil around axle seals
headlight damaged but light output not reduced
slight dampness of oil around axle oil seals
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s front lower bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s lower bush (2.7.4)
slight dampness of oil round rear axel oil seals
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle beam showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle beam showing signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake pipes corroded
inner wheel arches blacked
no rear belts fitted
under bonnet wiring untidy
o/s+n/s front +rear tyres cracking on side walls
o/s+n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s+n/s front +rear tyres cracking on side walls
o/s+n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls
all floor panels showing signs of corrosion
both front and rear tyres worn between 3-4mm
both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
offside and nearside rear sill ends showing signs of corrosion
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls
all floor panels showing signs of corrosion
both front and rear tyres worn between 3-4mm
both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
offside and nearside rear sill ends showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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FMB 729K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 FMB 729K, 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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FMB 729K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1972.
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