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MPG 412L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 412L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 47,399 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,357 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened end cover plate (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension end caps holled and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside holled and corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,443 miles

headlamps could be brighter

some perishing to ball joint rubber

underside holled and corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,428 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

headlamps could be brighter

some perishing to ball joint rubber

underside holled and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,117 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 23 Jun 2012 44,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,200 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear floors above subframe, appear to have been repaired from inside

Fail 7 Jul 2011 49,200 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear floors above subframe, appear to have been repaired from inside

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 2 Jul 2011

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to underside and sills

waxoil on underside

Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,673 miles

underseal to underside

Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,666 miles

o/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,472 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 38,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

jacking points b adley corroded

rear body over rear suspension corroded left & right

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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MPG 412L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MPG 412L, 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 MPG 412L registered?

MPG 412L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPG 412L safe to buy?

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