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LCV 105E

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 105E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,385 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,383 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,044 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,830 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 82,725 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 82,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,276 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 7 Aug 2007 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise engine mountings to be checked

Pass 11 May 2006 81,223 miles

fixing for nearside of rear bumper missing

several corrosion prone areas require treatment

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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LCV 105E is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 LCV 105E, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCV 105E registered?

LCV 105E is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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