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MCN 754L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,258 mi
Last recorded58,258 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCN 754L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,927 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,904 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pedal has along travel suspect master cylinder fault

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,443 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight noise from front wheel bearings

unabel to carry out very good inspection of floor due to a lot of under seal

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,443 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearings

unabel to carry out very good inspection of floor due to a lot of under seal

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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MCN 754L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 MCN 754L, 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 54 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 MCN 754L?

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What year was MCN 754L registered?

MCN 754L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MCN 754L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCN 754L 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.

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