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FGA 367L

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGA 367L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,998 miles

Oil leak from engine and Gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,867 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 79,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings slightly rough.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,669 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,644 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened axle beam n/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 63,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 16 May 2014 63,181 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 8 Jun 2013 61,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 35,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,371 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 31,841 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,963 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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FGA 367L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGA 367L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FGA 367L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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