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NPJ 384L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 384L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,281 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 47,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 45,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,971 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,112 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,613 miles

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

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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NPJ 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NPJ 384L, 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

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What year was NPJ 384L registered?

NPJ 384L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is NPJ 384L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 384L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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