MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
showing signs of rust front to rear
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
showing signs of nsf
slight rust front to rear
both front seat belts stiff and webbings frayed
corrosion in front floor and cross member, both sills and rear floor and chassis legs †
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MPL 986L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 MPL 986L, 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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How do I check the history of MPL 986L?
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What year was MPL 986L registered?
MPL 986L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.
Is MPL 986L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MPL 986L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MPL 986L have outstanding finance?
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