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LVN 579P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVN 579P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 54,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,055 miles

both front tyres cracked

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 53,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracked

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,055 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,055 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both floor's and sill's corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both floor's and sill's corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

milometer not working

Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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LVN 579P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVN 579P, 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

How do I check the history of LVN 579P?

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What year was LVN 579P registered?

LVN 579P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 1976.

Is LVN 579P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVN 579P shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVN 579P have outstanding finance?

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