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MLB 663L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLB 663L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear slight corrosion by jacking point

Fail 8 Oct 2015 76,576 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear slight corrosion by jacking point

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,579 miles

Corrosion starting o/s/r jacking point.

Front suspension been lowered

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,242 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,543 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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MLB 663L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLB 663L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MLB 663L?

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What year was MLB 663L registered?

MLB 663L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is MLB 663L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLB 663L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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