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FNB 261C

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Beetle33,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 261C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 34,403 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play on offside front king pin

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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FNB 261C is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 33,007 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 FNB 261C, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNB 261C?

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What year was FNB 261C registered?

FNB 261C is a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2019.

Is FNB 261C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 261C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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