MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both door sills are showing signs of corrosion
nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint
nearside rear body mount showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both door sills are showing signs of corrosion
nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint
nearside rear body mount showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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FPV 141J is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FPV 141J, 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 FPV 141J registered?
FPV 141J is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is FPV 141J safe to buy?
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