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NME 893L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 893L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,693 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2015 53,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

front seats have slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,033 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,448 miles

Slight corrosion in front floor pan

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,775 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,078 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 50,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,897 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,879 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 49,870 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 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NME 893L, 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

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What year was NME 893L registered?

NME 893L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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