MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
quite alot of patches have been welded onto car
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
quite alot of patches have been welded onto car
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FOJ 802L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FOJ 802L, 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 FOJ 802L?
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What year was FOJ 802L registered?
FOJ 802L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.
Is FOJ 802L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOJ 802L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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