MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
anti roll bar bushes poor condition
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed areas
nearside front tyre on wear bars
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
anti roll bar bushes poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed areas
nearside front tyre on wear bars
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
heavily corroded front and rear
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both side runners loose
corrosion to front inner wings / arches
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NEC 174K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc 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 NEC 174K, 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 NEC 174K registered?
NEC 174K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 1972.
Is NEC 174K safe to buy?
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