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NEK 220K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,980 mi
Last recorded39,980 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEK 220K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,980 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,695 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,683 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,969 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,375 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,362 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,782 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 30,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,314 miles

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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NEK 220K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEK 220K, 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 NEK 220K registered?

NEK 220K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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