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NGL 49L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,169 mi
Last recorded25,169 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 49L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,169 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 25,169 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 20,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 19,919 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 18,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear fog lamp not working failure after 1/4/1980

Pass 15 May 2013 17,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,063 miles

NOTE rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

NOTE rear seats not fitted at time of test

chassis starting to rust

check handbrake adjustment

check rear bumpstop clearance

check rear hub bearing oil seals

condensation in o/s & n/s headlights, pattern ok

Pass 6 Dec 2006 6,437 miles

Slight play in front suspension upper arms

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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NGL 49L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NGL 49L, 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 NGL 49L registered?

NGL 49L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGL 49L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGL 49L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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