MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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NMM 309L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 309L, 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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How do I check the history of NMM 309L?
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What year was NMM 309L registered?
NMM 309L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 1972.
Is NMM 309L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NMM 309L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NMM 309L have outstanding finance?
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