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LPH 352K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

547 mi
Last recorded547 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPH 352K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,224 miles

horn poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

washers and wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2013 15,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,902 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 12,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,477 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 2,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 2,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,740 miles

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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LPH 352K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LPH 352K, 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 LPH 352K?

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What year was LPH 352K registered?

LPH 352K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is LPH 352K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPH 352K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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