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LAL 403K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 403K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,899 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front flexis perished

oil and gear oil weep

osf wiper poor

play in front wheel bearings

play in osr wheel bearing

rear tyres perished

steering box damp

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,126 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,780 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 56,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,766 miles

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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LAL 403K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 LAL 403K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAL 403K registered?

LAL 403K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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