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NLK 922K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 922K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 65,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2025 65,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 65,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 64,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 64,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,512 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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NLK 922K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLK 922K, 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.

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What year was NLK 922K registered?

NLK 922K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is NLK 922K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLK 922K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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