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FLP 1T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLP 1T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 5,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 5,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 5,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 4,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 3,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 3,555 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 3,310 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 2,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 1,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 1,131 miles

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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FLP 1T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 FLP 1T, 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 47 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 FLP 1T?

You can check the full history of FLP 1T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FLP 1T registered?

FLP 1T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is FLP 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLP 1T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLP 1T have outstanding finance?

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