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LLC 987K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,817 mi
Last recorded92,817 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLC 987K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,179 miles

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 90,715 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 88,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LLC 987K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LLC 987K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LLC 987K registered?

LLC 987K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is LLC 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLC 987K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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