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LBU 961E

1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

4,934 mi
Last recorded4,934 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Beetle46,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 961E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 4,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 4,934 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 4,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 4,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 4,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 4,901 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking both drums (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 4,878 miles

Braking system leaking both rear drums (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 3,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 1,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,742 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 1,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 1,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 1,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 1,419 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 1,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 337 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 99,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,393 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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LBU 961E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 46,313 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 LBU 961E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBU 961E?

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What year was LBU 961E registered?

LBU 961E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1967.

Is LBU 961E safe to buy?

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