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NMM 308L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,420 mi
Last recorded45,420 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 308L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 45,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washers appear to be frozen

Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,064 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and nearside also on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 43,534 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, nearside also on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,810 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,253 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,150 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 39,137 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front inner wheelarch/wing heavily corroded, not structual,loadbearing or excessive

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 37,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,657 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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NMM 308L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NMM 308L, 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 308L registered?

NMM 308L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is NMM 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 308L shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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