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MMU 73K

1986 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Beetle48,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 73K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,122 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MMU 73K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 48,532 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 MMU 73K, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMU 73K registered?

MMU 73K is a 1986 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is MMU 73K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 73K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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