MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front seat loose
Battery insecure
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
offside front seat loose
Battery insecure
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FNU 950L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 FNU 950L, 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 53 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 FNU 950L?
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What year was FNU 950L registered?
FNU 950L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 1973.
Is FNU 950L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FNU 950L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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