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NOH 523M

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

1,837 mi
Last recorded1,837 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOH 523M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 1,837 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 1,837 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 1,260 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 12,285 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 2 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 1 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 45,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,122 miles

front seat non standard fitting

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,119 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front bumper modified

no plates black back ground siler letters

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,809 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,845 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 39,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,152 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre outer wall is perrished

Fail 22 May 2007 34,149 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall is perrished

Pass 15 May 2006 32,070 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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NOH 523M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NOH 523M, 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 NOH 523M registered?

NOH 523M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is NOH 523M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOH 523M shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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