MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drivers seat security poor
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Slight corrosion to both inner sills
Drivers seat security poor
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Drivers seat has slight free play
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
steering system ball joint dust covers poor
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
handbreak cable poor condition
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MLL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 MLL 954L, 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 MLL 954L registered?
MLL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1972.
Is MLL 954L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLL 954L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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