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MLL 973L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLL 973L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured outer (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,881 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,758 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,758 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,566 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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MLL 973L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 973L, 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

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What year was MLL 973L registered?

MLL 973L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is MLL 973L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLL 973L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MLL 973L have outstanding finance?

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