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NKD 835M

1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,182 mi
Last recorded16,182 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKD 835M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,182 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 16,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 16,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,181 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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NKD 835M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NKD 835M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKD 835M registered?

NKD 835M is a 1973 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is NKD 835M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKD 835M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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