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FPV 177J

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,158 mi
Last recorded50,158 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 177J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

some corrosion to body panels

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,949 miles

some corrosion to body panels

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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FPV 177J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 177J, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPV 177J?

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What year was FPV 177J registered?

FPV 177J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is FPV 177J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 177J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPV 177J have outstanding finance?

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