MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak from engine
slight imbalance on front brake application
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
steering box damp
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre outer wall damage
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front shock obsorber mounts perishing.
o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed.
oil leaks.
play in steering column.
slight dampness around steering damper.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NPL 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 NPL 432L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NPL 432L registered?
NPL 432L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1973.
Is NPL 432L safe to buy?
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