MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,983 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
both front tyres cracked
under vehicle corroded
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
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
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)
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
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
Oil leak
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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