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NPF 175L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 175L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 91,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 90,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 90,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 90,402 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,379 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,447 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 88,978 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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NPF 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NPF 175L, 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

How do I check the history of NPF 175L?

You can check the full history of NPF 175L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NPF 175L registered?

NPF 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is NPF 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 175L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPF 175L have outstanding finance?

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