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NMY 436L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,489 mi
Last recorded67,489 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMY 436L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,489 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pass and advice (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,427 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive repairs and welding carried out to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,399 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,052 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 67,052 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 67,051 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower slight play in steering idler.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering drag link bush slight play.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,922 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,428 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,970 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,952 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,936 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 56,837 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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NMY 436L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMY 436L, 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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What year was NMY 436L registered?

NMY 436L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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