MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front body mount area
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front body mount area
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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FNP 500S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 FNP 500S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FNP 500S?
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What year was FNP 500S registered?
FNP 500S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 1978.
Is FNP 500S safe to buy?
The MOT history for FNP 500S shows 3 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.
Does FNP 500S have outstanding finance?
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