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FMU 658V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMU 658V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 15,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 15,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 15,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 13,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 13,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 13,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by hazard lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / sill (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by hazard lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 13,291 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 13,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 7,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 7,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 7,902 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 7,902 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 7,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,902 miles

o/s rear brake oscillating requires inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,823 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 7,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,665 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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FMU 658V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMU 658V, 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.

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What year was FMU 658V registered?

FMU 658V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FMU 658V safe to buy?

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