MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear diff noisy
n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches corroded
nearside front floor pan corroded
nearside front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches corroded
nearside front floor pan corroded
nearside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch (rear)
slight corrosion to front valence
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NMD 693L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 NMD 693L, 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 NMD 693L registered?
NMD 693L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 1972.
Is NMD 693L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NMD 693L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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