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FPL 569J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 569J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,194cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,698 miles

both rear lenses starting to fade

slight imbalance to rear brake aplication

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,610 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,579 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir feed pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,339 miles

There is slight imbalance in the operation of the rear footbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,230 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,195 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,497 miles

age cracks steering fabric coupling

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,880 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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FPL 569J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FPL 569J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPL 569J registered?

FPL 569J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is FPL 569J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 569J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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