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FNA 937T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,889 mi
Last recorded44,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 937T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,889 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 44,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,732 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,409 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 937T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 937T, 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 FNA 937T?

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What year was FNA 937T registered?

FNA 937T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is FNA 937T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNA 937T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNA 937T have outstanding finance?

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