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LGL 968K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,364 mi
Last recorded17,364 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGL 968K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 17,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate wet suspect hub oil seal

Fail 13 Oct 2025 17,364 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet cant opened, for mot checks (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both suspect bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate wet suspect hub oil seal

Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,090 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leak,not to excess

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 16,622 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 15,183 miles

Brake performance not tested nsr brake leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock tower heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 14,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 14,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 13,146 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 12,308 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 11,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,175 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 7,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2013 25,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,546 miles

n/s/r parking brake low

some steering linkage play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 20,514 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r parking brake low

some steering linkage play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,162 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,681 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,721 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 82,843 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 78,639 miles

rear bumper loose

Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,639 miles

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 66,997 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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LGL 968K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGL 968K, 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 LGL 968K registered?

LGL 968K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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