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FSL 338K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 338K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,496 miles

Spare tyre defective

all tyres front and rear side walls cracked

front spare wheel holder corroded

n/s/r wing section corroded

o/s n/s front floor sections corroded

o/s/f wing section corroded

steering tight

Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres front and rear side walls cracked

front spare wheel holder corroded

n/s/r wing section corroded

o/s n/s front floor sections corroded

o/s/f wing section corroded

steering tight

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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FSL 338K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 FSL 338K, 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 55 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 FSL 338K?

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What year was FSL 338K registered?

FSL 338K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is FSL 338K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSL 338K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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