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LGH 37N

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 37N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

underbody corrosion present

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,459 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,551 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 87,544 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,349 miles

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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LGH 37N is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 LGH 37N, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LGH 37N?

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What year was LGH 37N registered?

LGH 37N is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is LGH 37N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 37N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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