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ExpiredMileage
1,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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some play in offside front wheel bearing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
some play in steering u/j
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
some insecurity of one body mounting bolt offside and nearside
some insecurity of underside wiring
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
slight bind nearside rear brake
4 point full harness type seat belts fitted
car is too low for roller brake test, decelorometer used
no boot lid fitted , engine open
no exterior door handles fitted , can be poened from inside as no glass fitted to doors
this car has been fully re-built & extensivly modified to its present style using mainly new components througout
this car has open wheels , no wings or mud guards
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
4 point full harness type seat belts fitted
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
car is too low for roller brake test, decelorometer used
no boot lid fitted , engine open
no exterior door handles fitted , can be poened from inside as no glass fitted to doors
this car has been fully re-built & extensivly modified to its present style using mainly new components througout
this car has open wheels , no wings or mud guards
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MLL 958L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 958L, 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 958L registered?
MLL 958L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 1972.
Is MLL 958L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLL 958L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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