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LLU 750K

1972 Volkswagen Bettle

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,005 mi
Last recorded4,005 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Bettle46,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLU 750K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 4,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 40,000 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery

nearside and offside rear body mounts badly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

offside front door not catching on first catch

offside front inner wing corroded

steering damper /drop arm bush worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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LLU 750K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLU 750K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LLU 750K registered?

LLU 750K is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is LLU 750K safe to buy?

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