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LWW 943P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWW 943P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 81,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LWW 943P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LWW 943P, 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 LWW 943P registered?

LWW 943P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is LWW 943P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWW 943P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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