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NNW 387L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNW 387L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,303cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,319 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,703 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,069 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,032 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s/r jacking point

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,935 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,561 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKS IMBALANCE NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 68,706 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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NNW 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 NNW 387L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NNW 387L registered?

NNW 387L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is NNW 387L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNW 387L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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