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NNP 398K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,400 mi
Last recorded45,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNP 398K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,437 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,420 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,420 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,829 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,829 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,894 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,975 miles

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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NNP 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NNP 398K, 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 NNP 398K registered?

NNP 398K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is NNP 398K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNP 398K shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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