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LBU 814L

1973 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,222 mi
Last recorded45,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2005
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Bettle30,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 814L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2005 45,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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LBU 814L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBU 814L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBU 814L registered?

LBU 814L is a 1973 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LBU 814L safe to buy?

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