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NJB 915L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 915L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

battery tray corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,471 miles

all four tyre sidewalls starting to perish

corrosion to osr battery floor

various underbody corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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NJB 915L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJB 915L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJB 915L?

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What year was NJB 915L registered?

NJB 915L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is NJB 915L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJB 915L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJB 915L have outstanding finance?

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