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523 FLW

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,985 mi
Last recorded54,985 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Beetle40,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration523 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1963
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,826 miles

Both front head lights dim on out put

Front indicater fitted with white lamps

No front washers fit fitted to vehicle

Rear exhaust proud of rear of body work

Rear indicators fitted with red lights

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,425 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance ns low

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,186 miles

whole underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,170 miles

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

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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523 FLW is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 40,702 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 523 FLW, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 523 FLW?

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What year was 523 FLW registered?

523 FLW is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 April 1963.

Is 523 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 523 FLW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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