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FNC 126F

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 126F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,901 miles

Rear exhaust extending body

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front headlight securing device insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust back box protruding body

Pass 3 May 2016 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear advise exhaust extending body

Pass 1 May 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 89,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2008 89,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,143 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 88,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FNC 126F is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 FNC 126F, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNC 126F registered?

FNC 126F is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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