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LLT 497P

1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,921 mi
Last recorded57,921 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLT 497P
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 57,921 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls are slightly deteriorated/persished, no cord or ply exposed.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,921 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls are slightly deteriorated/persished, no cord or ply exposed.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,993 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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LLT 497P is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLT 497P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLT 497P registered?

LLT 497P is a 1975 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 12 November 1975.

Is LLT 497P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLT 497P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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