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LHV 889K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,075 mi
Last recorded5,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHV 889K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 5,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 5,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,946 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 4,940 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 3,857 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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LHV 889K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHV 889K, 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 LHV 889K registered?

LHV 889K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is LHV 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHV 889K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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