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LPJ 699K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,781 mi
Last recorded38,781 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPJ 699K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,287cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,781 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,096 miles

corrosion on both heater channels

Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,089 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front susp joints worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside rear inner arch area not in the prescribed area

corrosion in nearside sill area not in the prescribed area

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,545 miles

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

corrosion on nearside sill

Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,713 miles

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

Centre Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ball joint rubber lower near side lower joint boot split

both the hand brake and foot brake have limeted reserve travel

cars heating system disconected may have an adverse effect on visability in damp and or cold weather

rust hole in lower spair wheel bay

seat tilt operation in-op o/s/front

slight brake inballance on both fronjt and rear brakes worse being the n/s/rear

Fail 17 Aug 2007 30,713 miles

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

Centre Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ball joint rubber lower near side lower joint boot split

both the hand brake and foot brake have limeted reserve travel

cars heating system disconected may have an adverse effect on visability in damp and or cold weather

rust hole in lower spair wheel bay

seat tilt operation in-op o/s/front

slight brake inballance on both fronjt and rear brakes worse being the n/s/rear

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,117 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED AND LEAKING

FRONT WASHERS WATER PRESSURE BECOMING WEAK

N/S/F FLOOR PAN BADLY CORRODED

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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LPJ 699K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,287cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPJ 699K, 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 LPJ 699K registered?

LPJ 699K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

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