MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
osf floor pan showing signs of corrosion
slight noise from nsf wheel bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position now wont open (8.4.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf floor area (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
osf floor pan showing signs of corrosion
slight noise from nsf wheel bearing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nsf seat belt has end cover missing on reel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nsf seat belt has end cover missing on reel
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FTX 893K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 893K, 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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What year was FTX 893K registered?
FTX 893K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1971.
Is FTX 893K safe to buy?
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