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FPM 671L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,439 mi
Last recorded41,439 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPM 671L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 41,439 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,906 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 40,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2020 40,499 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2019 40,370 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,289 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2013 38,239 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2012 38,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,896 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FPM 671L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FPM 671L, 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

How do I check the history of FPM 671L?

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What year was FPM 671L registered?

FPM 671L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is FPM 671L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPM 671L shows 22 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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