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FDM 482K

1971 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,209 mi
Last recorded10,209 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Bettle46,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDM 482K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,209 miles

heavy corrsion underside n/s/f floor

n/s/r tyre perished to max (must change soon)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 10,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

heavy corrsion underside n/s/f floor

n/s/r tyre perished to max (must change soon)

Pass 1 May 2014 4,213 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

slight corrsion underside

Fail 30 Apr 2014 4,213 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 1,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 1,281 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,994 miles

oil leakage trans axle

some rust metal brake pipes

various areas rusted and repairs to structure on and near prescibed ares

Fail 23 Feb 2011 99,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

adv corrosion evedent on under body inc body seams and front cross member

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,302 miles

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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FDM 482K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,186 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 FDM 482K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FDM 482K is a 1971 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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