MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch lower (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front lower inner wing corroded but not considered excessive
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch lower (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
both rear back plates damp,possible wax oil
brake master cylinder body corroded
fuel lines have no securing clips
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
light misting of oil on both rear brake backplates ok when tested
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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LPA 178K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 LPA 178K, 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 LPA 178K registered?
LPA 178K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.
Is LPA 178K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LPA 178K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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