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LRF 939K

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79 mi
Last recorded79 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 939K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,677 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,640 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,475 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,475 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 98,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 97,736 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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LRF 939K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 LRF 939K, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRF 939K registered?

LRF 939K is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is LRF 939K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRF 939K 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.

Does LRF 939K have outstanding finance?

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