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NLP 994L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,129 mi
Last recorded4,129 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLP 994L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 4,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 4,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 3,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 2,838 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 2,472 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 1,782 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,910 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,910 miles

co-1.62 hc. 77

Fail 27 May 2016 97,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

co-1.62 hc. 77

Pass 29 May 2015 97,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 96,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,260 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box damp n/s/r brake back plate damp

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

steering box damp n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,057 miles

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

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

nearside rear drive shaft/hub oil seal weaping oil

Fail 7 Aug 2008 93,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear drive shaft/hub oil seal weaping oil

Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,636 miles

tested wet slight play in steering box and front wheel bearings fuel smell

Fail 13 Aug 2007 88,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in front wheel bearing and steering box fuel smell

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,410 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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NLP 994L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLP 994L, 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 NLP 994L?

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What year was NLP 994L registered?

NLP 994L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is NLP 994L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLP 994L shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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