MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
age related bush wear and perishing
general age related corrosion to underbody
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
age related bush wear and perishing
general age related corrosion to underbody
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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FVO 266J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FVO 266J, 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 FVO 266J registered?
FVO 266J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is FVO 266J safe to buy?
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