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FWP 22S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,566 mi
Last recorded34,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWP 22S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,566 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres heavily perished

slight corossion o/s/r and n/s/r floor/chassis

Fail 28 Sep 2013 34,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

all tyres heavily perished

slight corossion o/s/r and n/s/r floor/chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface cracks on front and rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,565 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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FWP 22S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 FWP 22S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWP 22S registered?

FWP 22S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is FWP 22S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWP 22S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWP 22S have outstanding finance?

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