MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
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
small hole in nearside rear exhaust inbetween silencer and heat exchanger
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
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LMA 582L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LMA 582L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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