MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres perishing on walls
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front tyres perishing on walls
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s roof incorectly repaired within 12" of seat belt mount
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FRU 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 FRU 553L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FRU 553L registered?
FRU 553L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is FRU 553L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRU 553L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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