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NME 837L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 837L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,496 miles

Some bushes and ball joint durt covers perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 98,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Some bushes and ball joint durt covers perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 98,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,958 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,501 miles

General corrosion underside of body/chassis

Fail 10 Feb 2012 97,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,226 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 97,226 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,982 miles

Offside front seatbelt twisted

Slight body/chassis corrosion around vehicle?

Slight play detected at nearside front wheel?

dust cover on nearside suspension balljoint split

offside front dust cover on suspension balljoint split

Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,982 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front seatbelt twisted

Slight body/chassis corrosion around vehicle?

Slight play detected at nearside front wheel?

dust cover on nearside suspension balljoint split

offside front dust cover on suspension balljoint split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,818 miles

Advise brake pedel requiers adjustment.

Advise n/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn. Rear shockers weak.Engine oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 96,818 miles

Advise brake pedel requiers adjustment.

Advise n/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn. Rear shockers weak.Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 96,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 96,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 95,140 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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NME 837L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NME 837L, 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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NME 837L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 1972.

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