MOT Status
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11,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust protrudes bodywork/rear bar
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush slack when jacked up, nut is not tight enough (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission brake disc contaminated with gear oil from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking nut not protruded through locking device (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (marked in chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission brake disc contaminated with gear oil from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (marked in chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation brake pedal moves at least 3/4 travel before brake lights operate (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust sticking out further than bodywork/rear bash bar
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seals leaking, aftermarket bolted together shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle body undersealed preventing full corrosion inspection
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
drive shaft tube outer ends leaking oil
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
drive shaft tube outer ends leaking oil
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FUW 649J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FUW 649J, 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 FUW 649J registered?
FUW 649J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 1971.
Is FUW 649J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FUW 649J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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