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LPK 181P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,404 mi
Last recorded8,404 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 181P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 7,471 miles

Bodywork repaired.

Just acceptable travel on handbrake.

Rear light lenses starting to deteriorate.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 5,950 miles

Bodywork repaired.

Slight play in all four wheel bearings.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 4,434 miles

Body work repaired.

Heavy oil marks around engine and gearbox.

Just acceptable damage to O/S front seat belt.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 2,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 2,947 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 1,402 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 89,456 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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LPK 181P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPK 181P, 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 LPK 181P registered?

LPK 181P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1976.

Is LPK 181P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPK 181P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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