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NNN 479K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,623 mi
Last recorded33,623 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNN 479K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front panel/spare wheel carrier holed and corroded

n/s and o/s/f floor pans showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,495 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

slight wear in n/s and o/s/f upper suspension arms

slight wear in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,819 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,970 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake judder

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

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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NNN 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 NNN 479K, 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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NNN 479K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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