MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS
nearside rear wheel arch has insecure cables and pipes fouling the road wheel
offside front wheel fouling wiring harness on full lock
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FNZ 840 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FNZ 840, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FNZ 840?
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What year was FNZ 840 registered?
FNZ 840 is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 1972.
Is FNZ 840 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FNZ 840 shows 2 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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