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LEH 447P

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEH 447P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,368 miles

corrosion to nsf chasis just outside 30 cm of seat mounting point

Fail 18 Jul 2013 81,347 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to nsf chasis just outside 30 cm of seat mounting point

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,182 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust is lightly noisy

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded and may need attention soon

slight oil dampness fron nearside rear hub oil seal area

some corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarch / valance areas but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,182 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust is lightly noisy

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded and may need attention soon

slight oil dampness fron nearside rear hub oil seal area

some corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarch / valance areas but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,552 miles

horn is slightly quiet

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes are slightly worn

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link guide bushes are slightly worn

rear wheels protrude slightly from wheel arches

welding repairs have been made to underbody and heavily undersealed (parts may need further attention in the future)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,981 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

both rear roadwheels protrude slightly from rear wheel arches

corrosion to outer vehicle body in places

front bumper is slightly insecure

vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out and has been undersealed heavily

Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

both rear roadwheels protrude slightly from rear wheel arches

corrosion to outer vehicle body in places

front bumper is slightly insecure

vehicle has had major welding repairs carried out and has been undersealed heavily

Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both doors have slight rust along the lower edge

Front bumper insecure

NOTE - Failures on the chassis rust are in more than one area.

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No Drivers door lock.

Oil leak

Rust around bottom of spare wheel carrier

Rust starting around boot latch

Slight rust around front bumper mounting.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rust on both running boards, causing o/s to start to become insecure.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,206 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 75,187 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,124 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,124 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 70,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 70,167 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner sill corroded & holed. †all tyres perishing. †o/s head light chrome surround broke. †o/s/r,n/s/r & front to rear brake pipes corroding.

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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LEH 447P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 LEH 447P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEH 447P registered?

LEH 447P is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 1975.

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