MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy Aftermarket system (8.1.1 (a))
Horn operation sketchy,- advise improving
Tapley used as the suspension is lowered
Underside undersealed
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn operation hit and miss, horn could be louder
Lowered suspension, tapley used
Underside undersealed
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn could be stronger, switch more effective
Underside undersealed
Washers could be stronger, reservoir requires more pressure
Horn weak
Underside undersealed
Washers weak
Wiper blades deteriorated
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Lowered suspension and low exhaust clearance, used tapley meter
Underside undersealed
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Lowered suspension, exhaust grounds heavily in rollers so opted for tapley to avoid damage
Underside undersealed
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Lowered suspension, exhaust grounds out hard through roller brake tester, so tapley used.
Underside undersealed
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
n/s front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion but not within a prescribed area
n/s gear oil seal leaking
rear fuel line slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
n/s front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion but not within a prescribed area
n/s gear oil seal leaking
rear fuel line slightly deteriorated
n/s and o/s body around rear suspension corroded
o/s front body behind wheel arch and o/s body rail holed by corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front sill holed by corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front sill holed by corrosion but not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
slight noise n/s/f w/bearing
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NPX 748D is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 NPX 748D, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NPX 748D is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1984.
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