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LMH 151K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,108 mi
Last recorded78,108 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 151K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.A.1)

front outer door steps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,993 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer door step boards corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,848 miles

Front doors stay bars not fitted

Offside Rear floor area corroded/plate welded and sealed from inside vehicle

Offside step/running board corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,750 miles

light scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to o/s step

speedo cable rubbing steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,680 miles

slight corrosion o/s step

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,426 miles

corrosion to steps

front number plate letters loose

Pass 6 May 2011 76,679 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

close to excessive play in offside front wheel bearing

close to excessive play in steering box sector shaft

floor corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe poorly secured

offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

close to excessive play in offside front wheel bearing

close to excessive play in steering box sector shaft

floor corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe poorly secured

offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,170 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 75,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,490 miles

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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LMH 151K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LMH 151K, 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 151K registered?

LMH 151K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 1972.

Is LMH 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMH 151K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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