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NPF 713L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Turquoise Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,843 mi
Last recorded31,843 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 713L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,843 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

o/s and n/s front boot floor corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

o/s and n/s front boot floor corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,746 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cracking

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s and n/s front boot floor corroded

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,482 miles

front boot compartment floor corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2012 26,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front boot compartment floor corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,032 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,032 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

rear chassis rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,006 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2006 78,004 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 78,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 78,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 713L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Turquoise with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 NPF 713L, 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 713L registered?

NPF 713L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is NPF 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 713L shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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