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FPN 402L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,423 mi
Last recorded28,423 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 402L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 28,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,957 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,951 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,052 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,049 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 27,972 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,966 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,694 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,540 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,390 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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