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NFF 818K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,758 mi
Last recorded28,758 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 818K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,433 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 22,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 18,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 217,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 216,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 215,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,038 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 8,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 3,678 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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NFF 818K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFF 818K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFF 818K?

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What year was NFF 818K registered?

NFF 818K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is NFF 818K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFF 818K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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