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FUE 390K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,487 mi
Last recorded63,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUE 390K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,633 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet control very stiff

Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,625 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver on left (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure coming out of mount bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet control very stiff

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,001 miles

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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FUE 390K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FUE 390K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUE 390K?

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What year was FUE 390K registered?

FUE 390K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1972.

Is FUE 390K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUE 390K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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