MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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LVB 872K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LVB 872K, 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 LVB 872K registered?
LVB 872K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1972.
Is LVB 872K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LVB 872K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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