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NPL 777L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

5,003 mi
Last recorded5,003 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 777L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,003 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 5,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 5,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise new covering of under sill over repairs and corrosion. advise corrosin on welds on patch rpaiers.

advise patch reapirs all over underside of car. advise surface corrosin in chassis + car has been standing for some time.

advise split pins badly corroded on steering joints.

bonnet struts defective

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 15 Jun 2005 4,998 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2005 4,998 miles

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

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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NPL 777L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 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 NPL 777L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPL 777L registered?

NPL 777L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is NPL 777L safe to buy?

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