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LPA 777K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,992 mi
Last recorded35,992 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 777K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 35,992 miles

Advise: both rear tyres are perished and cracked / slight oil leak /

Advise: corrosion to back floors by the rear torsion bar mounts / front anti roll bar bushes are worn slightly /

Advise: corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches / slight play in both front susspesnion top mounts / offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge /

Advise: crossion to front cross memeber / corrosion to front chassis legs / floor pans / rear susspension mounts / front strut mounts are corroded /

Advise: surface corrosion to inner and outer sills / corrosion starting to apear around exsisting repairs /

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 35,651 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,589 miles

1955015 tyre size fitted to the front wheels,1956015 tyre size fitted to the rear wheels,front bulk head area starting to corrode,offside rear jacking point damaged but not excessive.

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

Inner rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

1955015 tyre size fitted to the front wheels,1956015 tyre size fitted to the rear wheels,front bulk head area starting to corrode,offside rear jacking point damaged not excessive.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,603 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 31,592 miles

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

Corrosion to O/S inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre sizes are different from front to rear

Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,517 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Corrosion to O/S inner wheelarch

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre sizes different from front to rear

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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LPA 777K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LPA 777K, 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 777K registered?

LPA 777K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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