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MME 632L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 632L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 55,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,450 miles

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

nearside front tyre is cracked

nearside rear tyre is cracked

offside front tyre is cracked

offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread and cracking in treads/nearside front tyre cracking in treads

Fail 7 Dec 2011 52,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread and cracking in treads/nearside front tyre cracking in treads

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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MME 632L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MME 632L, 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

How do I check the history of MME 632L?

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What year was MME 632L registered?

MME 632L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is MME 632L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MME 632L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MME 632L have outstanding finance?

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