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MMO 111L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 111L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,053 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan edge (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre some cracking to tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking to base of tread

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 155r15 &o/s/r 165R15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking base of tread area

VIN number not found

fuel cap rubber seal slight cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 59,651 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

both front top shocker bushs cracking

floor pan slightly starting to corrode

slight play in steering joints

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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MMO 111L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MMO 111L, 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 MMO 111L registered?

MMO 111L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is MMO 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMO 111L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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