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NMV 382L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 382L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroding

corrosion close to body mounts

drivers mirror glass cracked but still provides good view

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,555 miles

slight corrosion around body mountings

underside heavily undersealed and muddy

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2013 79,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2012 79,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

previous repairs to body and floorpan/chassis

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2012 79,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

previous repairs to body and floorpan/chassis

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,574 miles

play in steering column

tavel on foot brake

Fail 26 Nov 2011 76,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering column

tavel on foot brake

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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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NMV 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMV 382L, 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 NMV 382L registered?

NMV 382L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is NMV 382L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMV 382L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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