MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust pretruding from rear of vehicle no rear bumper system getting extreamly hot
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust pretruding from rear of vehicle no rear bumper system getting extreamly hot
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MEA 362L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEA 362L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MEA 362L?
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What year was MEA 362L registered?
MEA 362L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 2 August 1972.
Is MEA 362L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEA 362L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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