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LCN 11K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCN 11K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,395 miles

long pedal

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,801 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 88,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear brake flexable hose ferrels corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate deteriorated

hole in offside A piller not in prescribed area

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear brake flexable hose ferrels corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate deteriorated

hole in offside A piller not in prescribed area

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,765 miles

Advise front suspension beam corroded in places but okay at time of test

Advise general corrosion to floorpans and chassis

Advise nearside door mirror glass cracked but still providing view to rear

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Advise rubber joining pipes on inlet manifolds split/perished

Advise slight play at top of steering column

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,765 miles

Advise front suspension beam corroded in places but okay at time of test

Advise general corrosion to floorpans and chassis

Advise nearside door mirror glass cracked but still providing view to rear

Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Advise rubber joining pipes on inlet manifolds split/perished

Advise slight play at top of steering column

Fail 22 Jan 2011 87,328 miles

Advise general corrosion to floor pans and offside rear jacking point,but withstanding thumb pressure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,328 miles

Advise general corrosion to floor pans and offside rear jacking point,but withstanding thumb pressure

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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LCN 11K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LCN 11K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCN 11K registered?

LCN 11K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LCN 11K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCN 11K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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