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LKJ 175V

1980 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

64,369 mi
Last recorded64,369 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Beetle37,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 175V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,369 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 67,366 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering relay arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering relay arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,498 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres cracking

under side off car cover in thick black underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 63,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 63,170 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 59,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,319 miles

front ball joints have slight play

Fail 29 May 2008 58,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front ball joints have slight play

Pass 30 May 2007 57,329 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 57,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall badly cracked

steering box securing tabs not bent over bolt

surface corrosion on front a-frame panel

Pass 11 May 2006 54,942 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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LKJ 175V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 37,677 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKJ 175V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LKJ 175V is a 1980 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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