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LLO 578K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLO 578K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,762 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,525 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 92,909 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 11 May 2017 92,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 5 May 2016 90,864 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ns-os (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,288 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,396 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 81,539 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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LLO 578K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLO 578K, 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 LLO 578K registered?

LLO 578K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 1972.

Is LLO 578K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLO 578K shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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