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LUC 420P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,620 mi
Last recorded40,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUC 420P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,620 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty stuck on main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam stuck on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam stuck on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 46,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,620 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 40,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,620 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,620 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,620 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 40,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 40,620 miles

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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LUC 420P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUC 420P, 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 LUC 420P registered?

LUC 420P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is LUC 420P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUC 420P shows 20 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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