MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/body mount area (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear floorpans heavily corroded
rear flloorpans corroded
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering locking device insecure offside trackrod inner (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device insecure steering box (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear flloorpans corroded
steering column lower coupling cracking
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FTB 327J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FTB 327J, 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.
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How do I check the history of FTB 327J?
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What year was FTB 327J registered?
FTB 327J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1971.
Is FTB 327J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTB 327J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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