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FTX 604K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,633 mi
Last recorded21,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTX 604K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012
Fail 29 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,098 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 15,954 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 15,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FTX 604K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FTX 604K, 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

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What year was FTX 604K registered?

FTX 604K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is FTX 604K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTX 604K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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