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LAF 205L

1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,841 mi
Last recorded41,841 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle39,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 205L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,559 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,557 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 32,894 miles

front spare wheel carrier rusty.

front tourque mounting rusty.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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