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LHB 694P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHB 694P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,786 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 97,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wire on left of engine (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wires on both sides of engine (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play brake drum rubbing through back plate (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 97,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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LHB 694P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 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 LHB 694P, 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 50 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 LHB 694P registered?

LHB 694P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 January 1976.

Is LHB 694P safe to buy?

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