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FVU 213D

1966 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,001 mi
Last recorded32,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Bettle50,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVU 213D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer in ner sills x member , wheel archs all brakew pipes chassis, all floors, bulk head panle, body wroks,

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,001 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer in ner sills x member , wheel archs all brakew pipes chassis, all floors, bulk head panle, body wroks,

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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FVU 213D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 50,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVU 213D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FVU 213D?

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What year was FVU 213D registered?

FVU 213D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 September 1966.

Is FVU 213D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVU 213D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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