MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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floor both sides getting rusty
Slight under body corrosion but not excessive
Vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion
Slight under body corrosion but not excessive
Vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion
vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle body and inner wheel arches has some corrosion
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
some rust under body
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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.
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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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