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NRV 809M

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,254 mi
Last recorded77,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRV 809M
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 77,254 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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NRV 809M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 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 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRV 809M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRV 809M registered?

NRV 809M is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NRV 809M safe to buy?

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