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LTN 391L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,700 mi
Last recorded51,700 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTN 391L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 51,700 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 May 2016 51,690 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 22 May 2015 51,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,960 miles

underseal over repair to chassis unable to inspect fully

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 49,645 miles

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

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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LTN 391L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LTN 391L, 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

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What year was LTN 391L registered?

LTN 391L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is LTN 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTN 391L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LTN 391L have outstanding finance?

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