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NPF 180L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,950 mi
Last recorded8,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 180L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 8,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 6,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 2,317 miles

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 4 May 2013 1,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 858 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,900 miles

covers on o/s/r and n/s/f shocks loose

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,293 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

slight wear and play in o/s front top suspension arm.

Pass 27 May 2006 97,260 miles

rear lights rather smallsuspension modified and some deterioration body corroded with many welded repairs-structure may be weakened

Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,190 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear lights rather small suspension modified body corroded and repaired brake pipes and suspension deteriorating

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 180L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 180L, 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.

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What year was NPF 180L registered?

NPF 180L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is NPF 180L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 180L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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