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LMA 582L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,108 mi
Last recorded11,108 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 582L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 9,129 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Throttle pedal linkage loose

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,378 miles

small hole in nearside rear exhaust inbetween silencer and heat exchanger

Fail 3 Apr 2013 5,373 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front indicators may not be visible at night with head light on (bulb protruding into headlamp unit)

front suspension does not move, even when jacked up

fuel hose is fouling on steering track rod tube

Pass 10 May 2012 37,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2012 37,642 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 946 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 943 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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LMA 582L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LMA 582L, 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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What year was LMA 582L registered?

LMA 582L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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