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FNX 368K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,228 mi
Last recorded26,228 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNX 368K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,228 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,510 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

offside rear tyre perished inner edge

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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FNX 368K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNX 368K, 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 FNX 368K registered?

FNX 368K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is FNX 368K safe to buy?

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