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NNB 395P

1976 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,331 mi
Last recorded63,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNB 395P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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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

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2018 63,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated cracked down centre also various holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front chassis to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker top mount

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil into brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,349 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides front upper (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front upper and lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle of has general corrosion and has been undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2017 62,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides front upper (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front upper and lowers (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle of has general corrosion and has been undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,751 miles

rear panel heavily corroded but secure

under seal covering whole floor area

Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear pannel corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear pannel corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,460 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,446 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

*Both Rear Tyres treads Excessively cracked*

Chassis No. from V5W Document

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Off side front brake hose insecure.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

i)Seat Belts-Off side front slighly fluffing and retracts slow.Near side front lock mechanism repaired.

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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NNB 395P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 48,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNB 395P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NNB 395P is a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 1976.

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