MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside jacking point slight corrosion
nearside floor corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
nearside floor corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?
Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLC 887L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLC 887L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MLC 887L?
You can check the full history of MLC 887L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MLC 887L registered?
MLC 887L is a 1972 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 5 September 1972.
Is MLC 887L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLC 887L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MLC 887L have outstanding finance?
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