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NFH 776L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,219 mi
Last recorded62,219 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFH 776L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 62,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 60,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 57,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel noisy on rotation

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 48,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,552 miles

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

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

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

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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NFH 776L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NFH 776L, 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 NFH 776L?

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What year was NFH 776L registered?

NFH 776L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is NFH 776L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFH 776L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFH 776L have outstanding finance?

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