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LGT 68K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGT 68K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 96,526 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,526 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,245 miles

Offside driveshaft cover split

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside driveshaft cover split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,940 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,940 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 86,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,516 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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LGT 68K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LGT 68K, 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 LGT 68K registered?

LGT 68K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LGT 68K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGT 68K 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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