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FOU 949K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 949K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,144 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,609 miles

localised corosion to o/s front axle beam

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,155 miles

Front axel beam starting to corrode and slight play in suspension bushings.

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,904 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,299 miles

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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FOU 949K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FOU 949K, 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 FOU 949K registered?

FOU 949K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is FOU 949K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOU 949K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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