CarVerify

Free Car Check

NMM 311L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,069 mi
Last recorded13,069 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 311L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 13,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,988 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,872 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 12,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,832 miles

Wipers poor /////n/s front tyre perrised 195/60x15?

Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

main warning inop

n/s/f tyre wall deteriating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,761 miles

main warning inop

n/s/f tyre wall deteriating

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,718 miles

near side front inner tyre inner side wall perrishing very borderline

Fail 21 Jul 2010 12,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

near side front inner tyre inner side wall perrishing very borderline

Fail 18 Jul 2009 12,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wipers poor

headlamp paterns borderline

n/s/f tyre badly cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked all around tyre

slight movement o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,633 miles

front wipers poor

headlamp paterns borderline

n/s/f tyre badly cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked all around tyre

slight movement o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,519 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,270 miles

front brake balance borderline

slight play in steering mechanism

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NMM 311L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 311L, 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

How do I check the history of NMM 311L?

You can check the full history of NMM 311L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NMM 311L registered?

NMM 311L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NMM 311L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 311L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMM 311L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NMM 311L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.