MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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gear box oil leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyre side walls perished
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyre side walls perished
gear box oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
front spare wheel carrier rusty.
front tourque mounting rusty.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?
Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAF 205L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 39,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAF 205L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of LAF 205L?
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What year was LAF 205L registered?
LAF 205L is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is LAF 205L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LAF 205L shows 6 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.
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