MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
running boards not secure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Running boards not secure
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Running boards not secure
Front tyres 155R15, rear tyres 165R15
Front brake imbalance close to limit
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside headlight glass cracked
Tyres 155r15 front, 18570r14 rear
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NPH 540L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 NPH 540L, 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 NPH 540L registered?
NPH 540L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 1972.
Is NPH 540L safe to buy?
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