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MPP 537L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPP 537L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,424 miles

under side of vechicle coatedi n underseal as well as brake pipes and suspention

Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,424 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2007 88,239 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 84,670 miles

light play in offside rear wheel bearing

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner tread

Fail 6 May 2006 84,664 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for MPP 537L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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