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LTF 237K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,546 mi
Last recorded43,546 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTF 237K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 38,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,513 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,415 miles

front tyres side wall cracking

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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LTF 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LTF 237K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LTF 237K registered?

LTF 237K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is LTF 237K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTF 237K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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