MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak from engine
slight blow on exhaust
track rod end dust covers slightly deteriated
oil leak from engine
slight blow on exhaust
track rod end dust covers slightly deteriated
n/s front brake binding slightly
n/s front tyre outer side wall cracking, just ok at time of test
oil leak
slight movement in all 4 wheel bearings
rear shocker lower bushes deteriated, ok at time of test
rear silencer repaired
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension is on bump stops
nearside rear tyre surface cracks in sidewalls
rear inner and outer cv boots are cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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MPL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 42,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPL 954L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MPL 954L registered?
MPL 954L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 4 September 1972.
Is MPL 954L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MPL 954L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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