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LLR 554K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,619 mi
Last recorded32,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLR 554K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 32,619 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 32,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing not switching off (8.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested both not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom door pillar (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor + inner wheel arch shut panel+door step attachment area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor + inner wheel arch shut panel +door step attachment area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bonnet not opening

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,590 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,269 miles

surface corrossion on under body

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front fuel pipe near steering coupling damp

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,803 miles

1,Offside headlamp back area corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 31,792 miles

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

1,Offside headlamp back area corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,670 miles

1,Small cracks in both front tyre walls.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,469 miles

1,Small cracks in both front tyre walls.

Fail 7 Feb 2009 31,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1,Small cracks in both front tyre walls.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,295 miles

1,Small cracks in both front tyre walls.

2,Panel behind offside headlamp corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2008 31,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1,Small cracks in both front tyre walls.

2,Panel behind offside headlamp corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,218 miles

1 Small cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre †2 Small hole in panel under offside headlamp

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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LLR 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LLR 554K, 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.

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LLR 554K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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