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LFH 627K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFH 627K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 45,991 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 May 2017 45,991 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner whell arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 45,495 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 45,492 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 44,682 miles

front wiring under bonnet and back of dash is untidy

rear exhaust fitted is of non standard type to fit engine

Fail 13 May 2013 44,681 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front wiring under bonnet and back of dash is untidy

rear exhaust fitted is of non standard type to fit engine

Pass 2 May 2012 41,124 miles

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

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

noise on foot brake

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,123 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

noise on foot brake

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,997 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,566 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,561 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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LFH 627K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 LFH 627K, 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 LFH 627K registered?

LFH 627K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 1972.

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