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LRE 338K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

59,624 mi
Last recorded59,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRE 338K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,624 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 59,596 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2021 59,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion hole under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,168 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion hole under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,941 miles

ns and os side steps and their mountings corroded

nsr wing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns and os side steps and their mountings corroded

nsr wing corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 58,575 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 58,575 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 58,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 58,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 57,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 55,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,204 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,523 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 52,649 miles

front spare wheel well corroded

Fail 24 May 2006 52,649 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front spare wheel holder and front body rotten

nearside front healamp cracked

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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LRE 338K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LRE 338K, 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 LRE 338K registered?

LRE 338K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is LRE 338K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRE 338K shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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