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LFP 418L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,418 mi
Last recorded15,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFP 418L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,389 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 15,350 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel [on full lock] (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,041 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake showing slight signs of binding

Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,004 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 15,004 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,712 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,383 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 13,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,855 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 12,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,185 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 10,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LFP 418L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LFP 418L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFP 418L registered?

LFP 418L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is LFP 418L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFP 418L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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