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MJJ 711L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,377 mi
Last recorded45,377 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJJ 711L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,377 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 44,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,161 miles

corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch outside of prescribed area

Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,143 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,753 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 8,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,031 miles

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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MJJ 711L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJJ 711L, 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 MJJ 711L registered?

MJJ 711L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is MJJ 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJJ 711L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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