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LTX 624L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTX 624L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,363 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,864 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R Floorpan

Corrosion to N/S/R jacking point

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2012 27,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os a post corroded not within 30cms

rear bumper support corroded not within 30cms

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 23,011 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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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LTX 624L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LTX 624L, 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 LTX 624L registered?

LTX 624L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is LTX 624L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTX 624L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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