MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear wheel bearings slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear wheel bearings slight play
both front headlamp beam patterns getting weak
both front seat frames slight movement
doorsteps/ outer sills starting to rust
exhaust starting to rust
front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
front inner wings starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
inner sills/ floors starting to rust
nearside front and both rear wheel bearings slight play
offside front sunvisor mounting clip broken
rear bulkheads/ rear chassis starting to rust
steering column slight movement
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
both front headlamp beam patterns weak
both front seat frames slight movement
doorsteps/ outer sills starting to rust
exhaust starting to rust
front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
front inner wings starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
inner sills/ floors starting to rust
nearside front and both rear wheel bearings slight play
offside front sunvisor mounting clip broken
rear bulk heads/ rear chassis starting to rust
steering column slight movement
exhaust rusty
front and rear wheel bearings slight play
front brake hoses starting to perish
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside rear shock absorber slight weep
underside of vehicle covered in surface rust
wheel arches in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FRX 987T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FRX 987T, 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 FRX 987T registered?
FRX 987T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is FRX 987T safe to buy?
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