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LNP 877K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

3,658 mi
Last recorded3,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNP 877K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 3,658 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 3,658 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 2,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 1,682 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear underbody corroded in places.

slight play in steering column top and bottom bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2015 1,680 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear underbody corroded in places.

slight play in steering column top and bottom bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2014 229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion present to both rear inner wings, non prescribed

front bumper slightly insecure, corrosion present to mounts

play in lower column bush

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion present to both rear inner wings, non prescribed

corrosion present to o/s floor at rear

front bumper slightly insecure, corrosion present to mounts

play in lower column bush

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,688 miles

slight damage to front and rear number plates

spare tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to front and rear number plates

spare tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Aug 2012 98,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s head lamp pattern in distinct

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Aug 2011 96,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s head lamp pattern in distinct

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,833 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tale inop

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,684 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 94,684 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,648 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,347 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,562 miles

extended weld repairs throughout vehicle

n/s inner heater cover missing †

rear chassis corroded

slight brake unbalance front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2005 89,488 miles

n/s/r heat exchanger in poor condition

signs of corrosion both front inner wings

signs of corrosion o/s/r inner wing

various welding repairs carried out to both front inner wings

Pass 21 Sep 2005 89,488 miles

n/s/r heat exchanger in poor condition

signs of corrosion o/s f and n/s/f inner wings

various welding repairs have been carried out to both front inner wings

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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LNP 877K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LNP 877K, 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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LNP 877K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 1972.

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