MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure OSR (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both OSF + NSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding OSR + NSR (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Battery insecure
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NPP 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 NPP 131M, 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 NPP 131M registered?
NPP 131M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 1973.
Is NPP 131M safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPP 131M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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