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NOU 615L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 615L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,726 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering joints at offside front

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing and cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,542 miles

both front front tyres perished

both wiper blades split at ends

nearside front top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

seat belt release buttons missing, buckle still operates ok

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,840 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyre sidewalls perished

slight play in nearside front top arm bearing

slight up and down movement in steering drop arm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,538 miles

front tyres showing signs of perishing

nearside rear backing plate slightly moist residue

Fail 25 Feb 2011 45,521 miles

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

front tyres showing signs of perishing

nearside rear backing plate slightly moist residue

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,263 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 39,732 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 36,729 miles

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

N S R tyre badly perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,025 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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NOU 615L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NOU 615L, 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 NOU 615L registered?

NOU 615L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is NOU 615L safe to buy?

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