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LGF 339K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 339K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,657 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,540 miles

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

general corrosion to underside, in keeping with vehicle being stood for a long period

Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

general corrosion to underside, in keeping with vehicle being stood for a long period

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,393 miles

exhaust leak

high travel in handbrake

play in near side shockabsorber bush

rear floor starting to rust

Fail 16 May 2007 73,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust leak

high travel in handbrake

play in near side shockabsorber bush

rear floor starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,152 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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LGF 339K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGF 339K, 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 LGF 339K registered?

LGF 339K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is LGF 339K safe to buy?

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