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NGK 997L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 997L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 95,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 94,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 94,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 94,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 94,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,759 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2009 92,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2008 91,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,015 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 90,421 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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NGK 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 997L, 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 NGK 997L?

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What year was NGK 997L registered?

NGK 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is NGK 997L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGK 997L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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