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NGK 983L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 983L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,988 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both tyre valves perished

slight free play in steering

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,937 miles

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

slight freeplay in steering box

tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,663 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot slightly split

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slight corrosion to n/s floor

slight freeplay in steering box

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,526 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,325 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 91,325 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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NGK 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NGK 983L, 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

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What year was NGK 983L registered?

NGK 983L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NGK 983L safe to buy?

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