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LLH 833K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 833K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,009 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 92,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,707 miles

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

gearbox mounting broken

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,188 miles

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

gearbox mounting bonding broken

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,533 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LLH 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LLH 833K, 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

How do I check the history of LLH 833K?

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What year was LLH 833K registered?

LLH 833K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is LLH 833K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLH 833K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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