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FPA 402J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 402J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 91,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,765 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,765 miles

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 91,765 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,765 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,765 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 91,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,765 miles

Oil leak

advise head light deflectors fitted at time of test

advise no rear seat fitted at time of test

advise speedometer not recording

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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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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What year was FPA 402J registered?

FPA 402J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is FPA 402J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPA 402J shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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