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LJK 279L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 279L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,020 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,937 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,774 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,585 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,396 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,396 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,572 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,312 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,255 miles

Vehicle presented for test with new front subframe fitted. Front chassis coated.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,249 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 72,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,367 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,800 miles

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

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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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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