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LFP 691L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,375 mi
Last recorded64,375 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFP 691L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,375 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 56,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,464 miles

Rear bumpstops getting low on clearence.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.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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LFP 691L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFP 691L, 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

How do I check the history of LFP 691L?

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What year was LFP 691L registered?

LFP 691L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is LFP 691L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFP 691L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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