MOT Status
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55,181 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
n/s/f inner brake pad possibly wearing down
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
fuel cap seal perished
n/s/f inner brake pad possibly wearing down
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front of o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode
front to rear brake pipe runs through vehicle, not visible to test
o/s outer sill/step mounting corroded
FRont Fog Lamps Inoprative
Front Brake Discs Scored
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
FRont Fog Lamps Inoprative
Front Brake Discs Scored
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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MMB 266L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 MMB 266L, 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 MMB 266L registered?
MMB 266L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 1972.
Is MMB 266L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MMB 266L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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