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FSK 785

1992 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,548 mi
Last recorded3,548 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Beetle50,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 785
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 3,548 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 3,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 92,948 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 92,948 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,038 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 90,034 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FSK 785 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 FSK 785, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSK 785?

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What year was FSK 785 registered?

FSK 785 is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is FSK 785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSK 785 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSK 785 have outstanding finance?

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