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FRN 117M

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,270 mi
Last recorded4,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 117M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 4,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 4,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 150 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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FRN 117M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 FRN 117M, 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 43 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 FRN 117M?

You can check the full history of FRN 117M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FRN 117M registered?

FRN 117M is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1983.

Is FRN 117M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 117M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRN 117M have outstanding finance?

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