MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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4 tyres perishing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
4 tyres perishing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S front tyre, outer wall cracked.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Travel on footbrake pedal.
Vehicle heavily under sealed?
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle is heavily undersealed.
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FVF 117K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FVF 117K, 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.
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How do I check the history of FVF 117K?
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What year was FVF 117K registered?
FVF 117K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1972.
Is FVF 117K safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVF 117K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FVF 117K have outstanding finance?
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