MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel cap seal cracking
Fuel hose deteriorated to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
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
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does FPM 671L have outstanding finance?
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