MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Corrosion to rear brake hose flexi ferrules.
nearside rear brake slight low effort
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LWT 714K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 LWT 714K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LWT 714K registered?
LWT 714K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1971.
Is LWT 714K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWT 714K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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