MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under side of vechicle coatedi n underseal as well as brake pipes and suspention
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
under side of vechicle coatedi n underseal as well as brake pipes and suspention
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise brake pedal travel
advise condition of front offside antiroll bar mounting
advise condition of front offside door
advise condition of rear nearside drive shaft gaiter
light play in offside rear wheel bearing
nearside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner tread
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both front wiper blade rubbers split
light play in offside rear wheel bearing
nearside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner tread
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MPP 537L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MPP 537L, 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 MPP 537L registered?
MPP 537L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 1972.
Is MPP 537L safe to buy?
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