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LPF 953K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,613 mi
Last recorded82,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPF 953K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,613 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,445 miles

Near side front seat loose

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under body rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2007 82,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,363 miles

oil leak engine and offside backplate

seats loose

underside rtusty and poor and repaired

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LPF 953K?

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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.

Does LPF 953K have outstanding finance?

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