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NDX 746P

1976 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,596 mi
Last recorded2,596 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDX 746P
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,596 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 2,596 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,596 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 2,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Speedo not working.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 2,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Slight endfloat in o/s kingpin. Slight play n/s kingpin.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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NDX 746P is a 1976 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDX 746P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NDX 746P registered?

NDX 746P is a 1976 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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The MOT history for NDX 746P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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