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MPF 927L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 927L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,528 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,090 miles

both headlamp patterns dull

n/s/f brake hose slightly chafed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,932 miles

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

headlamp patterns dull

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,259 miles

headlamp patterns dim, possible reflectors dull

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,086 miles

(2) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Front wheel bearings worn slightly.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 80,024 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

(2) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Front wheel bearings worn slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,233 miles

(5) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Free play at steering wheel close to limit.

(5) Offside front wheel bearing cap missing.

(6) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Offside front brake hose deteriorated slightly.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

(5) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Free play at steering wheel close to limit.

(5) Offside front wheel bearing cap missing.

(6) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Offside front brake hose deteriorated slightly.

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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MPF 927L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MPF 927L, 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

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What year was MPF 927L registered?

MPF 927L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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