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NMM 306L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,656 mi
Last recorded50,656 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 306L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,656 miles

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

No engine cover fitted

No exhaust guards fitted

No wheels arch's / covers fitted

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

Vehicle heavily moddifed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,656 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

No engine cover fitted

No exhaust guards fitted

No wheels arch's / covers fitted

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

Vehicle heavily moddifed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,573 miles

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

No engine covers fitted

No exhaust guards / covers fitted

No wheel arch's / covers fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle heavily moddified

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,573 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

No engine covers fitted

No exhaust guards / covers fitted

No wheel arch's / covers fitted

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle heavily moddified

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Dec 2012 50,570 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Engine and Exhaust exposed

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

Oil leak

Vehicle not as of standard structure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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NMM 306L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NMM 306L, 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 NMM 306L registered?

NMM 306L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is NMM 306L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 306L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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