MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Steering coupling slightly worn
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Lower Steering coupling slightly worn
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Idler mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion “Backbone” (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
no rear seats fitted no rear seat belts fitted
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
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LBJ 80K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LBJ 80K, 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 80K registered?
LBJ 80K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 1971.
Is LBJ 80K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LBJ 80K shows 9 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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