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NLX 382L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 382L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs has surface corosion

front wipers smearing

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,716 miles

1.Front windscreen slighlty de laminating 2.Possible no.plate change.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 95,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

1.Front windscreen slighlty de laminating 2.Possible no.plate change.

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,493 miles

1.front windscreen slightly de laminating. 2.Possible no.plate change..

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1.front windscreen slightly de laminating. 2.Possible no.plate change..

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,272 miles

bonnet slight corroded

most of the vehicle corrosion started

near side front tyre slight outer wall slight perished

wirining loom loose.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,271 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

most of the vehicle corrosion started

Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,100 miles

front tyres deteriorated around there side walls

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,843 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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NLX 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLX 382L, 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 NLX 382L registered?

NLX 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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