MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes rusty
fuel pipes rusty
rear tyres cracking
slight play near side front suspension arm
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes rusty
fuel pipes rusty
rear tyres cracking
slight play near side front suspension arm
all rear shock rubbers heavily perished.
sligh play in both rear bearings.
slight play in all front suspension joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear shock bottom bushes heavily perished.
front rollbar fouling on tow eye
interior incomplete.
no damping effect o/s/f shock.
o/s/r tyre heavily perished.
slight brake bind o/s/f.
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.
wipers not parking.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front wheel arch poorly repaired
nearside wing mirror missing
spare wheel missing
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
nearside front inner wheel arch poorly corroded
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside wing mirror missing
steering box leaking
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MHV 242L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 MHV 242L, 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 MHV 242L registered?
MHV 242L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 1972.
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