MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested Unable to carry out brake test due to leaking hose . (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front wheel protrudes out past the front wing
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Unable to open boot
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Exposed jacking point due to side step missing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front wheel protrudes out past the front wing
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Unable to open boot
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (7.1.2)
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LCG 541L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LCG 541L, 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 LCG 541L registered?
LCG 541L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 1972.
Is LCG 541L safe to buy?
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