MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
CORROSION IN NEARSIDE CILL PANEL...
FLOOR PAN RUSTY...
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Near side front seat loose
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under body rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Near side front seat loose
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under body rusty
oil leak engine and offside backplate
seats loose
underside rtusty and poor and repaired
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LPF 953K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LPF 953K, 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 LPF 953K registered?
LPF 953K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 1972.
Is LPF 953K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LPF 953K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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