MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle presented for test with new front subframe fitted. Front chassis coated.
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear service brakes becoming uneven.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f tyre 2-3mm
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f tyre 2-3mm
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f headlamp lense has condensation
o/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/r tyre 1.6mm
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LJK 279L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LJK 279L, 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 LJK 279L registered?
LJK 279L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 August 1972.
Is LJK 279L safe to buy?
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