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FNJ 969L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,918 mi
Last recorded38,918 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNJ 969L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 38,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 37,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,451 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door piller (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,976 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 35,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 35,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,306 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 34,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 33,431 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 33,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,352 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,231 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 26,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 23,889 miles

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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FNJ 969L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNJ 969L, 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 FNJ 969L registered?

FNJ 969L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

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The MOT history for FNJ 969L shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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