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LNY 930L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNY 930L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,302 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,167 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,731 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,731 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,535 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 57,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,033 miles

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

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

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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LNY 930L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LNY 930L, 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

How do I check the history of LNY 930L?

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What year was LNY 930L registered?

LNY 930L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is LNY 930L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNY 930L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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