MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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NEY 473R is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 NEY 473R, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NEY 473R registered?
NEY 473R is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is NEY 473R safe to buy?
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