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LEK 413J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEK 413J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 99,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear oil on back plate

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,843 miles

advise horn

advise side lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,606 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,951 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,567 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear shock absorber bush.s perrished.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,566 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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LEK 413J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEK 413J, 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.

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What year was LEK 413J registered?

LEK 413J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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