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LMH 172K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 172K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,836 miles

floor both sides getting rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,695 miles

Slight under body corrosion but not excessive

Vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,554 miles

Slight under body corrosion but not excessive

Vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,346 miles

vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion

Fail 27 May 2014 93,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 93,751 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 92,570 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 92,570 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,081 miles

some rust under body

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 88,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 May 2009 88,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2008 87,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 87,219 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 172K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 172K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMH 172K registered?

LMH 172K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is LMH 172K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMH 172K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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