MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,305 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamp patterns
oil on back plates
screen cracked
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlamp patterns
oil on back plates
screen cracked
headlamp patterns
oil on back plates
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlamp patterns
oil on back plates
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
head lamp patterns
oil on back plates
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil on back plate nsr
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel cap seal
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NFB 550K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 NFB 550K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NFB 550K?
You can check the full history of NFB 550K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NFB 550K registered?
NFB 550K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is NFB 550K safe to buy?
The MOT history for NFB 550K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NFB 550K have outstanding finance?
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