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LLC 986K

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLC 986K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,001 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,001 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2011 55,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,448 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 53,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,172 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 51,172 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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LLC 986K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLC 986K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LLC 986K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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