MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Torsion bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
chassis been repaired by welding multiple places
underbody covered with underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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FNX 982K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FNX 982K, 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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FNX 982K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 1972.
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