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LBJ 621K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,868 mi
Last recorded5,868 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBJ 621K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 5,868 miles

Front lower panel corroded and hole

Fail 1 Sep 2017 5,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower panel corroded/holed

Pass 26 Aug 2016 3,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 2,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 15,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 1,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 99,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,493 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hose's hang on the low side

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,765 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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LBJ 621K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBJ 621K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBJ 621K registered?

LBJ 621K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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The MOT history for LBJ 621K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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