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NEK 789K

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,821 mi
Last recorded17,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEK 789K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 17,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 17,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,469 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 14,469 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NEK 789K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEK 789K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEK 789K registered?

NEK 789K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NEK 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEK 789K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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