MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in o/s suspension joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking o/s inlet manifold rubber joint (7.2.3)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
slight play in o/s suspension joints
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure To steering box (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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MEA 154L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MEA 154L, 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.
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How do I check the history of MEA 154L?
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What year was MEA 154L registered?
MEA 154L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is MEA 154L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEA 154L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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