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FNA 682T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,807 mi
Last recorded84,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 682T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,807 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,704 miles

slight missfire detected at times

underside off vehicle covered in underseal/grease

Fail 25 Aug 2021 84,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passengers seat loose

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

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

underside of vehicle covered over with protective coating and has multi repairs

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

all tyres slightly out off shape

multi repairs to under side covered with protective coating

Fail 26 Jul 2018 84,441 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

all tyres slightly out off shape

multi repairs to under side covered with protective coating

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,364 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 84,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,107 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,343 miles

both front inner wings corroded. not structual,loadbearing or excessive

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front inner wings corroded. not structual,loadbearing or excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,082 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Front floor pan area corroded

Front wheels pertruding wheel arches

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Bonnet difficult to open

Dampness around offside rear drum

Front brake balance close to limit

Front floor pan area corroded

Front wheels pertruding wheel arches

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,519 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 82,077 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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FNA 682T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNA 682T, 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

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What year was FNA 682T registered?

FNA 682T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FNA 682T safe to buy?

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