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MME 636L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

896 mi
Last recorded896 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 636L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 896 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir clamp ineffective

slight play in front axle top arms n/s and o/s

Fail 29 Apr 2019 896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder insecure mounting nut missing (1.1.10 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir clamp ineffective

brake pedal has spongy feel.

slight play in front axle top arms n/s and o/s

Pass 8 May 2014 684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 577 miles

Brake fluid level low

Slight play in BOTH front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2011 482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 4 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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MME 636L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 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 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 636L, 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 MME 636L registered?

MME 636L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is MME 636L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MME 636L 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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