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MGJ 592L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,574 mi
Last recorded58,574 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 592L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,574 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,565 miles

corrosion appearing to o/s/f wing,o/s /r floor-chassis area.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to o/s/f wing o/s floor chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion appearing to o/s/r jacking point,o/s/f wing,o/s spare wheel well ,o/s/r floor/chassis.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,159 miles

corrosion appearing to o/s/f floor area,o/s/r jacking point.o/s/f wing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,217 miles

both headlamps reflectors corroded

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,160 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both headlamps reflectors corroded

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,625 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,617 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 49,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front valance/o/s wing corroded

near side mirror missing glass

Fail 5 May 2009 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front valance/o/s wing corroded

near side mirror missing glass

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 43,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,680 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at offside rear lower wheel arch

Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 38,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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MGJ 592L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MGJ 592L, 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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What year was MGJ 592L registered?

MGJ 592L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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