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MLY 521L

1972 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beatle50,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 521L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,464 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,414 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,414 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,982 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosoin to nearside floor and rear inner wheel arch

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,921 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,383 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,087 miles

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 521L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 521L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLY 521L registered?

MLY 521L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is MLY 521L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 521L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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