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LLX 481K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,159 mi
Last recorded9,159 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLX 481K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 9,159 miles

Rear both panels

Fail 4 May 2019 9,152 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Rear both panels

Pass 15 Aug 2015 9,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front seat back fixings worn but securing

nearside & offside rear engine bay valance corroded

nearside front seatbelt retracts slow

nearside front upper & lower ball joint gaitors perished/cracking

offside front upper & lower ball joint gaitors perished/cracking

offside front wheel bearing slight play & slightly rough when rotated

play in steering column top bush

spare wheel well slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front seat back fixings worn but securing

nearside & offside rear engine bay valance corroded

nearside front upper & lower ball joint gaitors perished/cracking

offside front upper & lower ball joint gaitors perished/cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 16 Jan 2010 3,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,701 miles

slight play on nearside rear top shock mount

Fail 8 Dec 2008 99,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Alot of welding has been done on the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,970 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/r brake pipe slighly kinked but not effecting brake perfomance

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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LLX 481K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLX 481K, 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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LLX 481K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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