MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe no split pin in lock nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
vehicle heavily undersealed
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both light outputs poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills holed outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both light outputs poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills holed outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s inner sill small holes but outwith prescribed area
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR OUT OF LINE
REAR BACK PLATE PLUGS MISSING
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR OUT OF LINE
REAR BACK PLATE PLUGS MISSING
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FSL 565K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 FSL 565K, 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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What year was FSL 565K registered?
FSL 565K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 1972.
Is FSL 565K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FSL 565K shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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