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MME 660L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,842 mi
Last recorded7,842 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 660L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 7,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides on upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides on upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play from both front upper outer arms

Pass 28 May 2020 7,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 7,624 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 7,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2018 7,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering system has slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,874 miles

dust covers and bushes perishing

movement in steering system

Pass 7 Jun 2015 7,355 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 7,349 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 7,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,893 miles

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

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

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

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 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 660L, 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 660L registered?

MME 660L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is MME 660L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MME 660L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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