MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way offside showing very low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FPN 402L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 FPN 402L, 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.
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How do I check the history of FPN 402L?
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What year was FPN 402L registered?
FPN 402L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 1972.
Is FPN 402L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FPN 402L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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