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NEZ 2123

1982 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

719,656 mi
Last recorded719,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Beetle42,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 2123
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 719,656 miles

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer control missing no operating switch or pump (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested and offside are faulty no dipno tail lights no no plate lights all electrics t (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working wing (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis leg badly corroded also bonnet hinge has burst into wheel well (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,998 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,994 miles

FLOOR CORRODED REAR O/SIDE

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,723 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,075 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

play in steering box

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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NEZ 2123 is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 42,199 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 NEZ 2123, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NEZ 2123 registered?

NEZ 2123 is a 1982 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 January 1982.

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