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LWE 31P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,772 mi
Last recorded69,772 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 31P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,772 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 66,600 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 63,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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LWE 31P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWE 31P, 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 LWE 31P?

You can check the full history of LWE 31P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LWE 31P registered?

LWE 31P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is LWE 31P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 31P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWE 31P have outstanding finance?

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