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ExpiredMileage
44,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear half shaft boot has small split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Half shaft boot cracking slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Half shaft boot cracking slight oil leak
Slight oil leak from engine
offside front outer antiroll bar clamp corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
offside front outer antiroll bar clamp corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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FYL 446J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FYL 446J, 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 FYL 446J registered?
FYL 446J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is FYL 446J safe to buy?
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