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FSL 565K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 565K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,151 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 60,151 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,507 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2021 59,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,084 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 59,083 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,739 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 57,739 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,435 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,721 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,699 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 54,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 54,619 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 52,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 52,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2011 51,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,599 miles

O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR OUT OF LINE

REAR BACK PLATE PLUGS MISSING

Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,599 miles

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

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 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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