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MMG 919L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

17,967 mi
Last recorded17,967 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 919L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 17,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 11,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,052 miles

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

general underbody welding repairs general underbody surface corrosion

slight wear in o/s/r drive shaft splines

Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,052 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general underbod corrosion. old & new general underbody patch repairs

Fail 19 Sep 2011 10,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,968 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s hand brake cable deteriorating

O/s rear tyre has cut to tread but does not expose cords

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

The underbody has significant areas of light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,135 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,128 miles

Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,945 miles

Wipers not parking in correct position

Fail 10 Jul 2008 5,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,190 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,230 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 98,230 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear axle mounting nut loose

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 919L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 919L, 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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MMG 919L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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