MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,953 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front floor section corroded
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FWP 280J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FWP 280J, 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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How do I check the history of FWP 280J?
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What year was FWP 280J registered?
FWP 280J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 1971.
Is FWP 280J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FWP 280J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FWP 280J have outstanding finance?
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