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NAL 322K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 322K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,033 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor under seat (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor under seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings noisey

floor has had welding repairs done from inside unable to check fully

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,807 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,701 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn inner edges. Slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,042 miles

front tyres worn inner edges. Slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,642 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,368 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,868 miles

corrosion on rear floors .

slight play in steering box .

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect floors.

Pass 29 May 2008 47,083 miles

slight wear in steering colum bushes

vehicle extensively repaired by welding from inside vehicle passed as seen

Fail 21 May 2008 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight wear in steering colum bushes

vehicle extensively repaired by welding from inside vehicle passed as seen

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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NAL 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NAL 322K, 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 NAL 322K registered?

NAL 322K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is NAL 322K safe to buy?

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