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FNN 807C

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,024 mi
Last recorded25,024 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 807C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 25,024 miles

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam very stiff (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel box (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 24,468 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 May 2014 23,986 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,321 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2012 22,641 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,641 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 22,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 14 May 2011 22,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,590 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FNN 807C is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 FNN 807C, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FNN 807C is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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