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LUL 151K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,610 mi
Last recorded35,610 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUL 151K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bulkhead rusted

front door pilars rusted

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to wear

n/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front shock absorber top bushes splitting †front pillars corroded & holed †os sill corroded & holed †fluid leak at nsr wheel †corrosion & repairs to chassis & sill areas †steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

play in steering box & system generally †both front pillars corroded & holed †fluid leak at nsr wheel †nsf shock rubbers splitting †osf sill/chassis corroded & holed †corrosion & repairs to chassis/floors & sills †corrosion to suspension components

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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LUL 151K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUL 151K, 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 LUL 151K registered?

LUL 151K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is LUL 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUL 151K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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