MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damp around n/s/r drum
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damp around n/s/r drum
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight corrosion on n/s floor
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering box.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
OSF tyre sidewall perished
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OSF tyre sidewall perished
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LMH 143K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LMH 143K, 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 LMH 143K registered?
LMH 143K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1972.
Is LMH 143K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LMH 143K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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