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MLL 958L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,706 mi
Last recorded1,706 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLL 958L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 1,706 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 1,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,396 miles

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

some play in steering u/j

Pass 21 Jul 2017 1,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 871 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 678 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 658 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 408 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 164 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 164 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 15 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011

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

Fail 28 May 2011

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

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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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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