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LKE 725F

1967 Volkswagen Bettle

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Bettle59,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 725F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 65,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

offside lower ball joint very close to wheel

nearside front rear lower inner wing holed and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,464 miles

Left front lower ball joint runs close to wheel

Left lower outter sill slightly corroded

N/s/f lower (a) pillar body has slight corosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Right front lower ball joint rins very close to front wheel

Right front lower outer sill slightly corroded

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

left front lower body slight corosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,545 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,545 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,546 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,711 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,623 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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LKE 725F is a 1967 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 59,711 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 725F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKE 725F registered?

LKE 725F is a 1967 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 4 August 1967.

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