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MLY 509L

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,298 mi
Last recorded17,298 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 509L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Raer tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 2,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,883 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 70,883 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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MLY 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLY 509L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLY 509L registered?

MLY 509L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is MLY 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 509L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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