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FOT 434K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 434K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,174 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,091 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 61,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 61,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FOT 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOT 434K, 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

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What year was FOT 434K registered?

FOT 434K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is FOT 434K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOT 434K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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