FKN659L

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1972 · Red · Petrol · 1,285 cc

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Mileage

21,506 mi

At MOT on 13 Aug 2014

About FKN659L

Registration FKN659L is a 1972 red VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE with a 1,285cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 54 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The DVLA records list the MOT status as No results returned.

The vehicle has 19 MOT tests on record, including 9 passes and 10 failures, with 85 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 21,506 miles on 13 August 2014. Warning: the recorded mileage decreases between at least one pair of consecutive MOT tests, which can be a sign of clock tampering. Verify carefully before any purchase.

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MOT History 19 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 696955624259
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015
Mileage recorded: 21,506 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED large amounts of underseal covering underside of vehicle

USER ENTERED near side rear wing corroded and repaired with tape

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 477964824243
Mileage recorded: 21,487 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

FAIL Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

USER ENTERED large amounts of underseal covering underside of vehicle

USER ENTERED near side rear wing corroded and repaired with tape

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 227128823294
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014
Mileage recorded: 19,587 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED large amounts of underseal on underside of vehicle

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 358415023465
Mileage recorded: 19,565 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

USER ENTERED large amounts of underseal on underside of vehicle

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 776554612272
Mileage recorded: 16,349 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

USER ENTERED some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive

MOT test number: 249080401231
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012
Mileage recorded: 14,798 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 537474591175
Mileage recorded: 14,695 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

FAIL Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 270390690484
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011
Mileage recorded: 12,338 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre low on inner edge

MOT test number: 361190890104
Mileage recorded: 12,296 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre low on inner edge

MOT test number: 313616899149
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2010
Mileage recorded: 9,647 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

USER ENTERED some corrosion in underside of vehicle offside front ,not excessive enough to fail

MOT test number: 202909789437
Mileage recorded: 9,583 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

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

FAIL Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

ADVISORY Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

MOT test number: 970227598179
Mileage recorded: 2,365 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED repairs to underside of vehicle covered in excessive amounts of underseal

USER ENTERED corrosion in underside of vehicle but not in prescribed areas

MOT test number: 392127398132
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2009
Mileage recorded: 2,365 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED repairs to underside of vehicle covered in excessive amounts of underseal

USER ENTERED corrosion in underside of vehicle but not in prescribed areas

MOT test number: 253530298461
Mileage recorded: 2,262 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FAIL Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 681421587150
Expiry date: 06 Jul 2008
Mileage recorded: 96,683 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

USER ENTERED number plates faded

MOT test number: 733334777125
Mileage recorded: 96,683 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

USER ENTERED number plates fadings

MOT test number: 273976086477
Mileage recorded: 92,200 MI
Registration at time of test: FKN659L
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FAIL Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FAIL Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

USER ENTERED Nearside Door Mirror Loose On Mounting.

Vehicle specifications

Model: BEETLE
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,285 cc
First Registered: Oct 1972
First Used on Road: 25 Oct 1972
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 09 Aug 2012
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 29 Oct 2026 at 19:51.