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LEC 482

1963 Volkswagen Bettle

Turquoise Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,356 mi
Last recorded2,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 482
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1963
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,037 miles

offside front ttunion slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,747 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,744 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 1,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 916 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 732 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LEC 482 is a 1963 Volkswagen Bettle in Turquoise with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LEC 482, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEC 482 registered?

LEC 482 is a 1963 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 25 July 1963.

Is LEC 482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEC 482 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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