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MMG 908L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,960 mi
Last recorded28,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 908L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,842 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,838 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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MMG 908L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMG 908L, 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 MMG 908L?

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What year was MMG 908L registered?

MMG 908L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is MMG 908L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMG 908L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMG 908L have outstanding finance?

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