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LGF 843T

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 843T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,423 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,267 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,463 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,871 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 51,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,776 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,718 miles

Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 49,639 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 46,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 46,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LGF 843T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 LGF 843T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGF 843T registered?

LGF 843T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is LGF 843T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGF 843T shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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