MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
nearside mirror glass missing
underside of vehicle corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted heater channel (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
nearside mirror glass missing
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Main beam tell tale not working (Not MOT fail as pre 1986 car)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle undersealed not allowing full under body inspection
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Main beam tell tale not working (Not MOT fail as pre 1986 car)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle undersealed not allowing full under body inspection
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel cap seal very heavely perrished
nearside mirror damaged
fuel cap seal heavely perrished
nearside rear view mirror damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel cap seal heavely perrished
nearside rear view mirror damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
signs of corrosion near o/s/r top sock absorber mounting but not structural
slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing floor mounting
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LFL 471L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LFL 471L, 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 LFL 471L registered?
LFL 471L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 1972.
Is LFL 471L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFL 471L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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