MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,973 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake hosse ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in front strut turrets
corrosion development in rear body to chassis anchorage areas
under bonnet wiring for security\headlamps slightly deteriorated\slight play in front steering and suspension components\repairs and corrosion in front of chassis
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake hosse ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in front strut turrets
corrosion development in rear body to chassis anchorage areas
under bonnet wiring for security\headlamps slightly deteriorated\slight play in front steering and suspension components\repairs and corrosion in front of chassis
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering and suspension joints\corrosion development \in areas\body to floor anchorages\beam images
slight play in steering and suspension joints\corrosion development \in areas\body to floor anchorages\beam images
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
doorstep trims both sides missing all centre bolts
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
doorstep trims both sides missing all centre bolts
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MXF 516K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MXF 516K, 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 MXF 516K registered?
MXF 516K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1972.
Is MXF 516K safe to buy?
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