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LTF 233K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTF 233K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,085 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,038 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel slight restricted free movement.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,810 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,402 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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LTF 233K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LTF 233K, 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 LTF 233K registered?

LTF 233K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 1972.

Is LTF 233K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTF 233K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LTF 233K have outstanding finance?

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