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NFF 995K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 995K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,469 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,469 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off offside front and rear (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on offside front and rear (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing patch plug welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing patch plug welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven NS 0 OS 80 (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

difficult to turn nearside rear wheel by hand

engine cover hinge bolts loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

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 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 995K, 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.

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What year was NFF 995K registered?

NFF 995K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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