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LYO 313K

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,066 mi
Last recorded98,066 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 313K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,685 miles

Front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,417 miles

Front Antirollbar clamps corroded

front tyres perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,996 miles

Front ARB clamps corroded

Front tyres perishing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,454 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,213 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,869 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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LYO 313K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYO 313K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYO 313K registered?

LYO 313K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is LYO 313K safe to buy?

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