MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
under side of vehicle under sealed
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tab (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
under side of vehicle under sealed
Lower All of under body is under sealed
Offside Front Lower Play in steering pivot point
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Speedo not registering mileage
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Lower All of under body is under sealed
Offside Front Lower Play in steering pivot point
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Speedo not registering mileage
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Lower All of under body is under sealed
Offside Front Lower Play in steering pivot point
Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Trip meter not registering mileage
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak ()
Lower All of under body is under-sealed
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Trip meter not registering mileage
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Brake heavily binding (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak ()
Lower All of under body is under-sealed
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
advise head light deflectors fitted at time of test
advise no rear seat fitted at time of test
advise speedometer not recording
Oil leak
advise head light deflectors fitted at time of test
advise no rear seat fitted at time of test
advise speedometer not recording
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FPA 402J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 FPA 402J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FPA 402J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 1971.
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