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LWP 177K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,213 mi
Last recorded13,213 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 177K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,213 miles

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

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

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

nearside outer sill to quarter pannel

offside rear outer sill

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 11,331 miles

oil seepage noted nsr axle outer end

Fail 5 May 2009 11,325 miles

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

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

oil seepage noted nsr axle outer end

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,791 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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LWP 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWP 177K, 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

How do I check the history of LWP 177K?

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What year was LWP 177K registered?

LWP 177K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is LWP 177K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWP 177K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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